Living in OX27, Cherwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX27 in Cherwell. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- The average sold price in Cherwell is £356,935 (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
- Prices across Cherwell are up 4.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 14 schools within about 3 miles, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of OX27 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Cherwell pays £2,583 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 4 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Cherwell: £356,935, up 4.7% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in OX27 →
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Council tax at Band D in Cherwell: £2,583 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagle Brook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | no figure |
| Glory Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Fringford Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Bure Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
| Longfields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi away | no figure |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi away | no figure |
11 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 22.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How OX27 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 7.0 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of OX27 (E01028484, 1,096 residents in 2021, up 0.3% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 7.0 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70.1% | 69.3% | -0.8 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 13.6% | 17.7% | +4.1 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 11.9% | 12.7% | +0.8 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 16.9% | 21.2% | +4.3 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 37.3% | 44.3% | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 5.6% | 7.9% | +2.3 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 87.6% | 83.9% | -3.7 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
4 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in August 2026, 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cherwell's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Cherwell pays £2,583 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.8% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Cherwell, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,041 | +3.4% |
| 2022-23 | £2,138 | +4.8% |
| 2023-24 | £2,243 | +4.9% |
| 2024-25 | £2,351 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,464 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,583 | +4.8% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Cherwell, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about OX27
What is the average house price in OX27?
The average sold price in Cherwell is £356,935 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX27?
Prices in Cherwell are up 4.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in OX27?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX27, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX27?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX27 at risk of flooding?
Central OX27 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 OX27 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 area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX27 safe?
4 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in August 2026, 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
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