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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 77 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
77
Deprivation level
4/10
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
33.31(+6%)
Other theft
13.1(+135%)
Vehicle crime
10.37(+174%)
Public order
7.1(+16%)
Shoplifting
6.28(-22%)
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 16 recent sales, the median property price is £436,000 in Forest Hill & Holton area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,545,000.

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
Detached5£770,000
Flats1£172,500
Semi-Detached7£420,000
Terraced3£386,800

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

OX39XA

Bungalow Close

OX92NP

Rycote Lane

OX39SX

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331JR

Church End

OX38TB

The Ridings

OX331EN

Powell Close

OX39TY

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92LH

Oxford Road

OX331QU

London Road

OX39SS

New Inn Road

OX39SW

Hill Top Cottage

OX331LQ

Waterperry Common

OX92LG

Albury View

OX331AJ

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331FG

Weatley Road

OX331HP

Badgers Close

OX331HX

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331QD

Forest Hill & Holton

OX38GH

Kiln Lane

OX331QR

Forest Hill & Holton

OX38BY

Bayswater Farm Road

OX92FG

Station Yard

OX331AH

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39TN

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39UP

Common Road

OX92JN

London Road

OX92LN

South View

OX331JW

Thame Road

OX92LQ

Albury View

OX92LU

Ickford Road

HP189JF

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331PT

Bury Hook Corner

OX331PW

Waterperry Road

OX92FE

Manor Farm Close

HP189JZ

Menmarsh Road

HP189XF

Smith's Lane

OX331EU

Wheatley Road

OX331EW

Wheatley Road

OX331LD

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331AF

Horton Road

OX92LA

Sandy Lane

OX331QG

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331EL

Wheatley Road

OX38XA

Bayswater Farm Road

OX39SD

Barton Village Road

OX331JZ

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331DN

Church Close

OX331HL

Menmarsh Road

OX331HR

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331LF

Worminghall Road

OX39SB

Bayswater Mill Road

OX92LD

Sandy Lane

OX92LT

North Close

OX331HA

Courtfield Road

OX39TH

Christ Church Cottage

OX92ND

Albury View

OX331DY

Main Street

OX331HJ

Mill Street

OX92JL

London Road

OX331QQ

Forest Hill & Holton

OX39ST

New Road

OX92GB

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92NX

Rycote Lane

OX331HF

Pound Lane

OX331PR

Church Farm Barns

OX39UL

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92JW

London Road

OX92LP

Oxford Road

OX38FP

Bayswater Farm Road

OX39SR

Lodge Farm Cottage

OX39SA

Bayswater Road

OX39UX

Otmoor Lane

OX331JT

Forest Hill & Holton

OX92JZ

Sandy Lane

OX92LF

Sandy Lane

OX331EZ

Hillcraft Road

OX331LB

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331QT

Old Road

OX92LJ

Sandy Lane Estate

OX331LE

Green Ground

OX38GF

Hawkes Close

OX30QG

Mill Lane

OX331EX

Middle Road

OX331HQ

Mill Street

OX331HW

Cox Lane

OX331QB

Barns Close

OX39TE

High Street

OX39UY

Woodperry Road

OX331QH

Forest Hill & Holton

OX331QS

Forest Hill & Holton

Data Sources

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