Living in OX26, Cherwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX26 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.
What actually sold around OX26
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £70,000 to £780,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A ROWAN ROAD, OX26 2HN | detached | £460,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| FLAT 28 LINDEN LODGE LINDEN ROAD, OX26 6GE | flat-maisonette | £277,500 | 2026-06-09 |
| 8 HENLEY GARDENS, OX26 6RJ | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 26 THE QUADRANGLE KINGS END, OX26 6HZ | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 23 HUNT CLOSE, OX26 6HX | detached | £735,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 1 BICESTER HOUSE KINGS END, OX26 6DT | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
19 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bicester School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Bure Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Whitelands Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Gagle Brook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Launton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
14 state primary and 3 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 OX26, 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 | 16.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 15.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
257 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX26 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cherwell's figures.
Common questions about OX26
What is the average house price in OX26?
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 OX26?
Prices in Cherwell are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX26?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central OX26 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £70,000 to £780,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX26?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX26, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX26?
257 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX26 at risk of flooding?
Central OX26 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 OX26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £295,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 257 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX26 safe?
257 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX26 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? OX26 or OX27, OX26 or OX25, OX26 or OX5.
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