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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 61 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
61
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
22.39(-29%)
Other theft
20.97(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.91(+3%)
Public order
3.64(-40%)
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 179 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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
Detached69£550,000
Flats7£250,000
Semi-Detached44£380,000
Terraced59£350,000

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

OX279AE

Fringford and Heyfords

OX251WA

Weir Farm Close

OX251TB

East View

OX266HH

Blackthorn Road

OX277LU

Ardley Road

OX278DH

Manor Road

OX278TW

Old School Close

NN135RN

Featherbed Lane

NN135RW

Fulwell Lane

OX252AG

Buttercup Way

OX252SF

West Hawthorn Road

OX265AN

Wetland Drive

OX278AN

Charlotte Avenue

OX278BX

Spring Drive

MK184BG

Valley Road

NN135YS

Town Farm

OX251TA

Station Road

OX277LP

Bicester Road

OX277SW

Fringford and Heyfords

OX278AP

Bainton Road

OX278UH

Cuckoo Close

OX252AW

Roberts Drive

OX252RQ

Elm Close

OX252RS

Chapel Drive

OX252SL

East Hawthorn Road

OX265EL

Station Road

OX278AD

The Parade

OX278DL

Church Cottages

OX278UN

Skimmingdish Lane

OX252DE

Elliott Crescent

OX252RL

Ploughley Road

OX252SQ

East Hawthorn Road

OX254TB

Middleton Road

OX265DR

Sherwood Close

OX265EG

Station Road

OX278BA

Bramley Avenue

OX278EW

The Laurels

OX278QA

Cherwood Close

OX278UR

Turnpike Road

MK184AD

Stable Close

OX278EG

Main Street

OX252SB

West Hawthorn Road

OX265DX

Station Road

OX278TY

Fairhaven Road

OX251TL

Lower Road

OX251TQ

Lower Road

OX251UL

Weir Lane

OX252AP

Sorrel Road

OX252RX

Birch Road

OX265DD

Forest Close

OX265DQ

Bicester Road

OX277QY

Station Road

OX277RD

Ardley Road

OX278AB

Orchard Square

OX278AR

Bainton Road

OX278UB

Woodcote Road

OX279BJ

Mill Road

NN135RP

Church Lane

OX252AU

Bicester South and Ambrosden

OX265AP

Beech Road

OX277HW

Ardley Road

OX278HA

Bainton Road

OX278RH

Fringford and Heyfords

NN135SP

Fringford and Heyfords

MK184AX

Fringford and Heyfords

OX252DG

Ray View

OX252RT

Willow Road

OX252RZ

Ash Lane

OX252SP

Ploughley Road

OX278FP

Baker Close

OX278FR

Autumn Close

OX278RB

St Peters Close

OX278RZ

The Close

OX279BT

Bicester Road

OX256EP

The Spinney

OX265DU

Station Road

OX277AA

Middleton Stoney Road

OX277SJ

Fringford and Heyfords

OX278FN

Gott Close

OX278QP

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX252RB

Ploughley Road

OX277HR

Raghouse Lane

OX277PQ

Station Road

OX278AW

Hardwick Road

OX278RX

School Lane

OX252DN

Lavender Road

OX277LX

Middleton Road

OX278AS

Charlotte Avenue

OX279AS

Launton Road

OX279BN

Cavendish Place

OX279RF

Bicester Road

OX252BG

Chadwick Place

OX252DF

Church Leys Field

OX252RD

Alder Drive

OX265AQ

Coppice Way

OX278EA

Wise Crescent

OX278FU

Bicester North and Caversfield

OX278RG

Buckingham Road

OX279AP

Cherry Close

OX252AN

Honeysuckle Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.