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Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford

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About

Caversfield, Ambrosden, and Fringford form a cluster of rural settlements on the northern edge of Cherwell, bordering the A41 and A4421 roads. The landscape is primarily open farmland, with Ambrosden situated near the expansive grounds of the former RAF Bicester airfield. The area is characterised by quiet village lanes and traditional stone or brick-built housing.

Fringford is noted for its historic connection to the author H.E. Todd, who wrote children's stories here in the early 20th century. The local economy has long been linked to agriculture, though the presence of the modern MoD depot at Arncott and the heritage activity at the preserved sections of the airfield are significant local features.

Area overview

On average Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £73,545 per year. There are 6 schools in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is home to around 11,255 people, with a population density of about 94.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford Population
11,255
Population density
94.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.92(-28%)
Other theft
16.7(+198%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4(-67%)
Public order
3.02(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,187
81.61%
Other White
739
6.56%
Other Asian
251
2.23%
Indian
156
1.39%
African
135
1.2%
Total population: 11,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,624
40.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,532
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,199
13.38%
No qualifications
1,099
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 8,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,666
38.35%
Owns outright
1,231
28.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
13.72%
Other forms of private rent
348
8.01%
Other social rented
346
7.97%
Total households: 4,344

Property prices in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced69£350,000
Detached64£517,500
Semi-Detached44£372,500
Flats8£235,000

10 years median price trend in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford.

All postcodes in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford

OX278BD

Cranberry Avenue

OX278DX

Rectory Lane

OX265DG

West End

OX278FR

Autumn Close

OX277NF

Bicester Road

OX279BJ

Mill Road

OX252AW

Roberts Drive

OX278RX

School Lane

OX279AS

Launton Road

OX252EB

Demuth Street

OX278QP

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX252DR

Graven Hill Road

NN135ST

Lake View

OX279AQ

Church Street

OX252SP

Ploughley Road

OX277PS

Meadow Drive

OX265DW

The Poplars

OX277PQ

Station Road

OX278AB

Orchard Square

OX252SE

West Hawthorn Road

OX279AR

Mill Road

OX277NX

Water Lane

NN135RP

Church Lane

OX279BT

Bicester Road

OX278EY

Hardwick Road

OX252DF

Church Leys Field

OX278RS

Ardley Road

OX265DE

Chestnut Close

OX277PF

Somerton Road

OX252LZ

Merton Road

OX278EF

Hethe Road

MK184BE

Banbury Road

OX252DW

Pearl Drive

OX278ED

Stratton Audley Road

OX278UW

Skimmingdish Lane

NN135RS

Fringford and Heyfords

OX277PW

Orchard Road

OX278DF

Crosslands

OX265AE

Yew Tree Close

OX278AG

Main Street

OX278UN

Skimmingdish Lane

OX278BL

Charlotte Avenue

OX266HF

East Circular Road

OX252NP

Home Farm Close

OX278EN

Main Street

OX278UG

Barnfield Close

NN135RN

Featherbed Lane

OX252RW

Rowan Close

OX251UL

Weir Lane

OX264SR

Bainton Close

OX278BH

Caraway Fields

MK184AQ

Banbury Road

OX252DP

Akeman Avenue

OX252AG

Buttercup Way

OX265EF

Station Road

OX279AF

Fringford and Heyfords

OX278BJ

Lovage View

OX252RJ

Ploughley Road

OX277SS

The Cottage

OX279BN

Cavendish Place

OX278FX

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX278AJ

Orchard Square

OX278EL

Watercress Close

OX278UF

Skimmingdish Lane

OX278AN

Charlotte Avenue

OX279DA

The Limes

OX266GF

Morrell Way

OX251TL

Lower Road

OX265DJ

Ancil Avenue

OX252SD

West Hawthorn Road

MK184AX

Fringford and Heyfords

OX265EL

Station Road

OX278UP

Turnpike Road

NN135RW

Fulwell Lane

OX252RG

Elm Lane

OX265AF

Skimmingdish Lane

OX277NS

Somerton Road

OX266HQ

Aylesbury Road

OX279RF

Bicester Road

NN135RT

Slade Hill

OX277LT

Bainton Road

OX252AU

Eaves Road

OX265EG

Station Road

NN135SN

New Cottages

OX278EJ

Little Paddock

OX277SG

Follet Close

OX252DB

Hopcroft Avenue

OX277NR

Church Road

OX277NZ

Fritwell Road

OX277SW

Fringford and Heyfords

OX251WA

Weir Farm Close

OX252AP

Sorrel Road

OX279BF

Launton Road

OX278RW

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX278BG

Wintergreen Fields

OX277HP

Ardley Road

OX252LH

Glebe Close

OX278UA

Woodcote Road

OX278TJ

Fringford Road

OX278DU

Main Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.