Living in OX5, Cherwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX5 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 OX5
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £475,000 and a range from £59,995 to £1,225,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 THE MOORLANDS, OX5 2XX | detached | £610,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 20 BASSETT WAY, OX5 2HJ | terraced | £320,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| FLAT 5 MANOR COURT, 85 HIGH STREET, OX5 2DR | flat-maisonette | £215,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 PETRE PLACE, OX5 2EN | detached | £715,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| FLAT 10 THE HAMPDEN BUILDING HIGH STREET, OX5 2FN | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-03-09 |
| 28 WISE AVENUE, OX5 2AT | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-03-06 |
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
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Hill School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Cutteslowe Primary School | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| North Kidlington Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Edward Feild Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
8 state primary and 1 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 | 33.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
48 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX5 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cherwell's figures.
Common questions about OX5
What is the average house price in OX5?
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 OX5?
Prices in Cherwell are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX5?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central OX5 in the last 2 years is £475,000, ranging from £59,995 to £1,225,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX5?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX5?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX5 at risk of flooding?
Central OX5 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 OX5 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 £475,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 48 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX5 safe?
48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX5 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? OX5 or OX20, OX5 or OX2, OX5 or OX3.
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