Living in OX25, Cherwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX25 in Cherwell. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cherwell: £353,632, up 3.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyford Park School | Secondary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Bruern Abbey School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| King's Meadow Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Bruern Abbey School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near OX25, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX25 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cherwell's figures.
Common questions about OX25
What is the average house price in OX25?
The average sold price in Cherwell is £353,632 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX25?
Prices in Cherwell are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in OX25?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX25, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX25?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX25 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX25 at risk of flooding?
Central OX25 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OX25 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX25 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX25 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OX25 or OX26, OX25 or OX27, OX25 or OX5.
Want the full picture for a specific property?
This page covers OX25 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.