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Fringford and Heyfords

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About

Fringford and Heyfords ward encompasses a cluster of rural villages and their surrounding farmland in northern Cherwell. The area is characterised by the River Cherwell, which flows through the Heyfords, and the Oxford Canal, which runs alongside it. The settlements, including Lower Heyford, Upper Heyford, and Fringford itself, are compact with historic stone buildings.

The landscape is primarily agricultural, with open fields and hedgerows defining the views. A notable local feature is the preserved Heyford railway station, a stop on the heritage Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway line. The ward's community life often centres on village halls and the local primary schools, maintaining a distinctly parish-based character.

Area overview

On average Fringford and Heyfords has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fringford and Heyfords is £73,516 per year. There are 6 schools in Fringford and Heyfords: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fringford and Heyfords is home to around 9,560 people, with a population density of about 71.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fringford and Heyfords Population
9,560
Population density
71 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.25(+12%)
Other theft
27.82(+399%)
Vehicle crime
8.68(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.11(-39%)
Public order
6.9(+13%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,375
87.6%
Other White
499
5.22%
Irish
110
1.15%
Indian
80
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
0.82%
Total population: 9,561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,219
42.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,210
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
13.66%
No qualifications
891
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 7,607

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,306
34.15%
Owns outright
1,294
33.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
704
18.41%
Other social rented
278
7.27%
Shared ownership
103
2.69%
Total households: 3,824

Property prices in Fringford and Heyfords

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 in Fringford and Heyfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fringford and Heyfords 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 Fringford and Heyfords over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£602,500
Flats3£124,000
Semi-Detached28£427,500
Terraced10£407,500

10 years median price trend in Fringford and Heyfords

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fringford and Heyfords.

Data Sources

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