Town Pop. 3,739

Living in Woodstock: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodstock scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Woodstock places 3rd of 4 in the OX20 postcode district.

Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (20) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Woodstock in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see OX20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hedge End 15 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 15 crimes
  3. 3 Market Place 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • The Marlborough Church of England SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodstock Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital7.4 mi
The Horton General Hospital13.7 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,196 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.5%Student3.8%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.8%Skilled & technical27.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership66.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Hanborough 1.9 mi
Combe 2.2 mi
Tackley 3.2 mi
J9 M40 6.6 mi
J9 M40 6.7 mi
J10 M40 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 27
Terraced £414,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£424k £586k £753k £915k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bladon 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 2.0 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kidlington 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tackley 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bletchingdon 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirtlington 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodstock a nice place to live?

Woodstock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodstock is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woodstock?

Woodstock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodstock?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodstock is The Marlborough Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Woodstock in total.

What are house prices like in Woodstock?

The current median house price in Woodstock is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £414,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woodstock in context

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Postcode districts in Woodstock

OX20 50 ⇄

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