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Garsington & Horspath

About

Garsington & Horspath ward encompasses two distinct villages separated by farmland, with the B480 road forming a connecting corridor. Garsington is a larger settlement with a historic centre around its Norman church and village green. Horspath is more compact, centred on its cricket ground and the edge of Shotover Country Park. The ward's landscape is defined by agricultural fields and the gentle slopes of the Chilterns foothills, with views towards the city of Oxford from higher ground.

The area retains a strong agricultural character, with several working farms operating within its boundaries. Horspath is notably home to a speedway stadium, a venue for motorcycle racing that attracts spectators from across the region. Community life focuses on local facilities like village halls, primary schools, and pubs, with walking routes through the surrounding countryside and parkland providing recreational space. The ward maintains a separate identity from the nearby urban expansion of Oxford.

Area overview

On average Garsington & Horspath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garsington & Horspath is £62,111 per year. There are 2 schools in Garsington & Horspath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garsington & Horspath is home to around 3,595 people, with a population density of about 176.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Garsington & Horspath Population

3,595

Population density

176 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.36(-42%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.56(-52%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.29(-18%)

Burglary

4.45(+70%)

Vehicle crime

3.06(-19%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,100

86.21%

Other White

177

4.92%

Irish

1.2%

Pakistani

0.89%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.86%

Total population: 3,596

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,198

39.42%

No qualifications

530

17.44%

Level 3 (A level)

422

13.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

329

10.83%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

271

8.92%

Total 16+ residents: 3,039

Housing

Owns outright

817

52.91%

Owns with a mortgage

412

26.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

133

8.61%

Other social rented

106

6.87%

Other forms of private rent

3.11%

Total households: 1,544

Property prices in Garsington & Horspath

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Garsington & Horspath area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,775,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Garsington & Horspath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£740,000	£408,000	£535,000	£847,500	£1,347,500
Semi-Detached	9	£400,000	£356,200	£375,000	£470,000	£501,000
Terraced	6	£369,975	£240,000	£265,000	£405,238	£414,500

10 years median price trend in Garsington & Horspath

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Garsington & Horspath

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