Town Pop. 2,640

Living in Wootton (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wootton (Vale of White Horse) is 50/100, built from 9 categories. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the OX1 postcode district. Against the wider OX1 district average of 59/100, that is 9 points below.

Its lifestyle score runs 55 points below the OX1 district's 89/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). On the national picture that lands Wootton (Vale of White Horse) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX1 postcode district.

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Wootton (Vale of White Horse) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
72.7 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 88 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Robinson Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Mathews Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.248 · PM2.5 6.509 · PM10 10.454 µg/m³
74
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Dry Sandford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sunningwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5 mi
Great Western Hospital20.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Furlong Medical Partnership1.8 mi
GP capacity1,613 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2%Retired28.3%Student3.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Radley 3.4 mi
Oxford 3.9 mi
Culham 4.8 mi
J8A M40 9.6 mi
J8A M40 9.7 mi
J8 M40 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£389k £497k £609k £718k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cothill 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wootton (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Wootton (Vale of White Horse) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 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 Wootton (Vale of White Horse)?

Wootton (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wootton (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wootton (Vale of White Horse) are Dry Sandford Primary School, Sunningwell Church of England Primary School and Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wootton (Vale of White Horse) in total.

What are house prices like in Wootton (Vale of White Horse)?

The current median house price in Wootton (Vale of White Horse) is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wootton (Vale of White Horse) in context

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Postcode districts in Wootton (Vale of White Horse)

OX1 59 ⇄
OX13 48 ⇄

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