Living in OX29, West Oxfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX29 in West Oxfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central OX29 sold at a median of £510,000 across 5 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across West Oxfordshire are down 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 9 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of OX29 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in West Oxfordshire pays £2,567 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in West Oxfordshire: £418,586, down 1.6% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in OX29 →
See where OX29 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in West Oxfordshire: £2,567 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare OX29 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for OX29 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around OX29
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX29, with a median of £510,000 and a range from £126,000 to £650,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salutation Barn, OX29 6UZ | Detached | £615,000 | 23 Jun 2021 |
| White House Cottage, OX29 6UZ | Detached | £510,000 | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Salutation Barn, OX29 6UZ | Detached | £126,000 | 30 Jan 2015 |
| Salutation Farmhouse, OX29 6UZ | Detached | £650,000 | 30 Aug 2013 |
| Salutation Farmhouse, OX29 6UZ | Detached | £195,000 | 24 Jan 1997 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madley Brook Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | 3.38 mi 2026/27 |
| North Leigh Church of England School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| The Blake Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
| Freeland Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi away | no figure |
| Hanborough Manor CofE School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi away | no figure |
| Wood Green School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
Schools in OX29 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windrush Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.69 mi | 2026/27 |
| Combe CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.55 mi | 2026/27 |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Cokethorpe School, The King's School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near OX29, 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 | 20.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How OX29 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 8.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of OX29 (E01028787, 1,430 residents in 2021, up 10.3% 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 8.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53.7% | 51.4% | -2.3 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 12.4% | 14.9% | +2.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 32.8% | 32.3% | -0.5 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 17.1% | 18.0% | +0.9 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 21.5% | 22.4% | +0.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 27.7% | 36.6% | +8.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.0% | 9.5% | +5.5 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 80.6% | 81.4% | +0.8 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 97.5% | 95.6% | -1.9 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
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central OX29 in August 2026, 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on West Oxfordshire's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of OX29. The nearest, Cogges Surgery, has 8,511 registered patients and 1,580 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cogges Surgery | 1.9 mi | 8,511 | 1,580 |
Nearest A&E: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, where 60.7% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at 70.1%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in West Oxfordshire pays £2,567 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.0% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for West Oxfordshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,005 | +3.5% |
| 2022-23 | £2,103 | +4.9% |
| 2023-24 | £2,208 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,320 | +5.1% |
| 2025-26 | £2,444 | +5.3% |
| 2026-27 | £2,567 | +5.0% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for West Oxfordshire, 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 OX29
What is the average house price in OX29?
The average sold price in West Oxfordshire is £418,586 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX29?
Prices in West Oxfordshire are down 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX29?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central OX29 is £510,000, ranging from £126,000 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX29?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX29, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX29?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX29 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is OX29 at risk of flooding?
Central OX29 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 OX29 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 median home sells for £510,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX29 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX29 in August 2026, 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
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