How many households are in Cherwell?

There are 65,897 households in Cherwell

What are prices by property type in Cherwell?

Latest medians: Detached £495,000, Semi-detached £350,000, Terraced £295,000, Flats £170,000.

How deprived is Cherwell?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 20684 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Cherwell?

Based on 2,054 recent sales, the median price is £355,000.

How safe is Cherwell?

Crime level in Cherwell is moderate with about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Cherwell?

Housing mix: semi-detached 35.2%, detached 30.4%.

How much social housing is near Cherwell?

About 12.3% across the Cherwell area.

What's the average income in Cherwell?

Average resident income is about £59,716 per year.

What's the Cherwell population and density?

Cherwell population is 161,016 with density 273.5 per km².

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Cherwell

Q: What schools in Cherwell and how are they rated?

There are 74 schools in Cherwell: 54 primary (3 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 9 Good)

England / South East / Cherwell

About

Cherwell is a local government district in Oxfordshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 230 square miles, including towns like Banbury, Bicester, and Kidlington. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, villages, and market towns. The River Cherwell runs through the area, giving the district its name.

Economically, Cherwell is home to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics, with Bicester Village being a major shopping destination. The district also has strong transport links, including the M40 motorway and rail connections to London and Birmingham. Cherwell’s proximity to Oxford adds to its appeal for commuters and businesses alike.

Area overview

On average Cherwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cherwell is £59,716 per year. There are 74 schools in Cherwell: 54 primary (3 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 9 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

12.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cherwell Population

161,016

Population density

273.5 per km²

Demographics

British

125,422

77.89%

Other White

14,632

9.09%

Pakistani

3,153

1.96%

Indian

2,795

1.74%

Other Asian

2,059

1.28%

Total population: 161,015

Housing

Owns outright

21,431

32.52%

Owns with a mortgage

21,408

32.49%

Private landlord or letting agency

11,453

17.38%

Other social rented

7,315

11.1%

Other forms of private rent

1,580

2.4%

Total households: 65,893

Property prices in Cherwell

Based on 2,054 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Cherwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,240,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	661	£495,000	£328,747	£410,000	£605,000	£915,000
Flats	192	£170,000	£78,550	£128,000	£201,250	£282,250
Semi-Detached	642	£350,000	£230,000	£295,000	£415,000	£529,750
Terraced	559	£295,000	£200,000	£255,000	£347,639	£430,500

10 years price trend in Cherwell

All wards in Cherwell

Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote

Banbury Calthorpe and Easington

Banbury Cross and Neithrop

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Banbury Hardwick

Banbury Ruscote

Bicester East

Bicester North and Caversfield

Bicester South and Ambrosden

Bicester West

Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton

Deddington

Fringford and Heyfords

Kidlington East

Kidlington West

Launton and Otmoor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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