Where should I live if I work at Oxford?

So, these are our 5 best Oxfordshire towns to consider when living in Oxfordshire.

• Witney. The little market town of Witney could not be more attractive.
• Thame.
• Chinnor.
• Jericho.
• Henley-on-Thames.

Where is better to live Oxford or Cambridge?

Oxford has better public transport and more housing as a result; Cambridge also has a fast train to London but the station is way out of town, and the housing stock is cheaper and wages higher.

Is Reading UK a safe city?

Crime and Safety in Reading Reading is the most dangerous city in Berkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Berkshire’s 108 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Reading in 2020 was 66 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Oxford a rich city?

Wide-scale poverty doesn’t fit with most people’s view of Oxford, a city with one of the highest average salaries in the UK and a world-renowned university that has £6.1bn in total funds and endowments as of 2018.

Is it cheaper to live in Oxford or Cambridge?

Luckily for cash-strapped residents of Cambridge, the city is considerably cheaper to live in compared to Oxford. This considerable saving makes Cambridge perfect for those who want to take the pressure off their finances and really make the most of the city they live in.

Is Cambridge or Oxford more expensive to live?

Do you live in Oxford? Tell us some prices in Oxford. Do you live in Cambridge?…Cost of Living Comparison Between Oxford and Cambridge.

City	Cost of Living Index
Cambridge	72.53
Oxford	75.12
New York, NY	100
Prague	48.65

What parts of England are posh?

Of all the ‘home counties’ that surround London, Surrey came out on top, with a total ‘posh’ score of 10/10, far higher than Oxfordshire in second place, which scored 8.2….Revealed: Surrey England’s ‘poshest’ home county

• Surrey.
• Oxfordshire.
• Hertfordshire.
• Buckinghamshire.
• Kent.
• Hampshire.
• Berkshire.
• Essex.

Where are the best areas to live in Oxford?

Botley and Cutteslowe are family friendly areas close to the city centre by bus or car. East Oxford is ethnically diverse and has a vibrant music scene. Grandpont and Summertown are upmarket areas popular with professionals, academics, London commuters and families who enjoy the excellent schools in the area.

Where is the best area to live in London?

Given the circumstances and depending on price Caversham or Uni areas. You’ll save a bit living around Oxford Road area as said just pedal about the place a bit. The area around Kensington Park and the Workhouse Coffee shop (best thing about Oxford Road) is generally ok for example.

Should I move away from Oxford Road in reading?

Moved away when we had a kid. If you could avoid all of Reading, that would be best. But if you’re resigned to living in Reading then avoid the Oxford Road itself, but some of the roads off it are fairly quiet. I’d go for a quick cycle (don’t bother trying to drive!) around the areas you’ll quickly get a feel for which areas are better to avoid.

Is reading the best place to live in Berkshire?

Reading is rarely top of one’s list of desirable addresses. But it has its pluses – the abbey grounds, the smartened riverside, booming jobs in IT, eavesdropping on the festival, the Berkshire Downs, Chilterns and posh Thames Valley on the doorstep. And number one?