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.
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 OX27
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX27, with a median of £595,000 and a range from £180,000 to £1,100,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYCAMORE COTTAGE, OX27 8RL | detached | £805,000 | 2021-09-16 |
| BAINTON FARMHOUSE, OX27 8RL | detached | £1,100,000 | 2021-01-22 |
| 2 WAYSIDE COTTAGES FRINGFORD LODGE, OX27 8RG | semi-detached | £335,000 | 2014-12-04 |
| SYCAMORE COTTAGE, OX27 8RL | detached | £392,000 | 2003-09-11 |
| FRINGFORD LODGE, OX27 8RG | detached | £595,000 | 1999-10-15 |
| SHEPHERDS CLOSE, OX27 8RG | detached | £180,000 | 1996-09-06 |
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
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gagle Brook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Bure Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| The Bicester School | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Launton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.6 mi |
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Glory Farm Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
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.
Crime
6 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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.
Common questions about OX27
What is the average house price in OX27?
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 OX27?
Prices in Cherwell are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX27?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central OX27 is £595,000, ranging from £180,000 to £1,100,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX27?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX27, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX27?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (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: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £595,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 6 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX27 safe?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX27 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? OX27 or OX26, OX27 or OX25, OX27 or NN13.
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