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About

Burford ward encompasses the historic town of Burford and its surrounding rural parishes in West Oxfordshire. The area is defined by the River Windrush, which flows through the town centre. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with farmland and small villages like Fulbrook and Taynton. The ward's geography includes parts of the Cotswolds, characterised by limestone buildings and rolling countryside.

The town itself is a significant settlement along the A361, with its notable high street descending towards the river. Economic activity includes local retail, hospitality, and services supporting the wider rural community. The area's history is evident in its medieval church and almshouses, with the Tolsey Museum detailing its past as a wool town.

Area overview

On average Burford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burford is £66,127 per year. There are 2 schools in Burford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burford is home to around 1,977 people, with a population density of about 76.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burford Population
1,977
Population density
76.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.29(-20%)
Burglary
8.09(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.59(+18%)
Vehicle crime
5.06(+36%)
Shoplifting
4.05(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,757
88.87%
Other White
97
4.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.91%
Irish
17
0.86%
African
16
0.81%
Total population: 1,977

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
700
41.15%
No qualifications
254
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
236
13.87%
Level 3 (A level)
229
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
157
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 1,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
399
44.98%
Owns with a mortgage
168
18.94%
Other social rented
158
17.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
103
11.61%
Other forms of private rent
31
3.49%
Total households: 887

Property prices in Burford

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Burford area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £2,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£917,000£6,748
Flats6£480,000£4,694
Semi-Detached5£430,000£4,526
Terraced5£389,750£5,081

10 years median price trend in Burford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burford.

All postcodes in Burford

OX184QA

High Street

OX184BW

Meadow Lane

OX184NP

Oxford Road

OX184AY

Cheatle Court

OX184PE

Shilton Road

OX184SA

Lawrence Lane

OX184SH

Swan Lane

OX184EZ

Whiteman Place

OX184NH

Pethers Piece

OX184JD

Signet Hill

OX184TZ

Burford

OX184HX

The Hill

OX184QY

The Hill

OX184DR

Witney Street

OX184NL

Falkland Close

OX184BL

Burford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.