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Forest Hill & Holton

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About

Forest Hill & Holton is a predominantly rural ward in South Oxfordshire, characterised by its agricultural land and small, separate settlements. The area includes the villages of Forest Hill, Holton, and Waterperry, each with their own distinct character. The landscape is defined by open fields, hedgerows, and woodland patches, with farming forming a central part of the local economy. Residential development is contained, maintaining a low population density across the parish.

The ward contains Waterperry Gardens, a historic estate with extensive ornamental gardens, a museum, and a plant centre. The area is bisected by the B4027 road, which connects it to Oxford. The presence of RAF Benson on its southern boundary influences the area, with aircraft frequently visible overhead. Community life is focused around the local village halls, the parish church in Forest Hill, and the popular pub in Holton.

Area overview

On average Forest Hill & Holton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forest Hill & Holton is £63,932 per year. There are 4 schools in Forest Hill & Holton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Forest Hill & Holton is home to around 3,663 people, with a population density of about 59.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forest Hill & Holton Population
3,663
Population density
59.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(-1%)
Other theft
11.19(+99%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+165%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,999
81.87%
Other White
262
7.15%
Irish
60
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
1.31%
Other Asian
39
1.06%
Total population: 3,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,508
48.61%
Level 3 (A level)
467
15.05%
No qualifications
368
11.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
317
10.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
245
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 3,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
691
46.91%
Owns with a mortgage
420
28.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
165
11.2%
Other social rented
117
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
51
3.46%
Total households: 1,473

Property prices in Forest Hill & Holton

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Forest Hill & Holton area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £8,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Hill & Holton 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 Forest Hill & Holton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£420,000
Detached10£865,000
Terraced3£375,000

10 years median price trend in Forest Hill & Holton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Hill & Holton.

All postcodes in Forest Hill & Holton

OX331DT

Stanton Road

OX331LF

Worminghall Road

OX92LS

Brookside Close

OX39UX

Otmoor Lane

OX331PS

Forest Hill & Holton

HP189JZ

Menmarsh Road

OX39UU

High Street

OX331HR

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92JN

London Road

OX92LD

Sandy Lane

OX331EN

Powell Close

OX331LA

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39UB

Beckley Court

OX39TN

Forest Hill & Holton

OX38FP

Bayswater Farm Road

OX39TL

The Green

OX92LB

Sandy Lane

OX39SU

New Inn Road

OX331QT

Old Road

OX38BX

Bayswater Farm Road

OX331JU

Oxford Road

OX331HJ

Mill Street

OX92NB

Albury View

OX331EF

Main Street

OX331QS

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39UW

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39TZ

New Inn Road

OX39SN

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331PY

Forest Hill & Holton

OX30QD

Mill Lane

OX331EL

Wheatley Road

OX331PX

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92GB

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39SX

Forest Hill & Holton

HP189JF

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92LG

Albury View

OX331HP

Badgers Close

OX39UJ

Post Box Cottages

OX331PW

Waterperry Road

OX331QZ

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92JW

London Road

OX331EZ

Hillcraft Road

OX39SZ

Woodperry Road

OX331LQ

Waterperry Common

OX38XA

Bayswater Farm Road

OX331DZ

Main Street

OX92LU

Ickford Road

OX331QD

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331QF

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92FG

Station Yard

OX331QU

London Road

OX39UT

Church Street

OX39US

Church Street

OX331HE

Cox Lane

OX331HX

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331HA

Courtfield Road

OX39UN

Stone Cottage

OX30QG

Mill Lane

OX331JX

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39TY

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39XA

Bungalow Close

OX331HG

Pound Lane

OX331FY

Home Close

OX331EG

Church Hill

OX39GD

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39SS

New Inn Road

OX331PP

Waterperry Road

OX331JY

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39RZ

Bayswater Road

OX331DY

Main Street

OX92LA

Sandy Lane

OX331JR

Church End

OX331QH

Forest Hill & Holton

OX30QF

Mill Lane

OX331HN

Mill Street

OX331ES

Wheatley Road

OX28ER

Elsfield Way

OX331ET

Wheatley Road

OX38TD

Bayswater Road

OX331AL

Woodperry Hill

OX331AF

Horton Road

OX92LQ

Albury View

OX331DN

Church Close

OX331QB

Barns Close

OX92LF

Sandy Lane

OX331QJ

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39TE

High Street

OX331EP

Wheatley Road

OX331PU

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92LX

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Data Sources

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