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Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

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About

The area around Islip, Arncott and Chesterton sits on the northern edges of Oxfordshire's floodplain, characterised by flat, open farmland. The River Ray flows through this landscape, with Islip itself situated on a crossing point of the River Ray and its tributaries. The settlements are small and linear, following historic routes, with much of the land dedicated to arable farming.

The presence of former RAF Bicester, now a heritage centre, shapes the local landscape near Arncott, with large hangars visible from the surrounding roads. Islip is known for its historic church and as the birthplace of Edward the Confessor, a quiet village with a small station on the Oxford line. The area is defined by its rural setting and transport links, sitting between the Bicester and Kidlington corridors.

Area overview

On average Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year. There are 7 schools in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is home to around 13,063 people, with a population density of about 94.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton Population
13,063
Population density
94 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.63(-10%)
Other theft
5.59(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-55%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+51%)
Public order
4.67(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,604
81.16%
Other White
773
5.92%
Indian
247
1.89%
Chinese
180
1.38%
Other Asian
148
1.13%
Total population: 13,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,586
44.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,570
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,313
12.68%
No qualifications
1,248
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
951
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 10,357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,960
40.03%
Owns outright
1,587
32.41%
Other social rented
520
10.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
503
10.27%
Shared ownership
133
2.72%
Total households: 4,896

Property prices in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Islip, Arncott & Chesterton 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 Islip, Arncott & Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached37£401,000
Flats6£247,250
Detached56£530,000
Terraced23£350,000

10 years median price trend in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton.

All postcodes in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton

OX52RE

Fencott Road

OX261UJ

Bignell View

OX251QL

Hopcraft Close

OX251PL

Murcott Road

OX53JN

Kirtlington Park

OX253QL

Northampton Road

HP189UZ

Thame Road

OX261AR

Perth Road

OX252PE

Langford Lane

HP189UH

Brill Road

OX251PR

Drinkwater Close

OX261TD

Oxford Road

OX253AE

Milestone Lane

OX51FT

Upper Campsfield Road

OX261UW

Alchester Road

OX253QJ

Knowle Lane

OX331BY

Brill Road

OX261BL

Wetherby Road

OX261AB

Whitelands Way

OX261UL

Banks Cottages

OX252PW

St Giles Close

OX261GG

Stockton Road

OX252PD

Stuchfield Close

HP189UY

Thame Road

OX53DE

Station Road

OX53FB

The Meadow

OX252NN

Bicester Road

OX53HF

Bletchingdon Road

HP189XA

Thame Road

OX331BA

Launton and Otmoor

OX261DN

Ludlow Road

OX261EF

York Row

OX261GE

Holt Close

OX251AG

Launton and Otmoor

OX252PB

Old Rectory Court

OX251PB

Mill Lane

OX53DJ

Church End

OX252PU

Meadow View

OX261GD

Romford Close

OX252BX

Wendlebury Road

OX254AW

School Lane

OX253QS

Church Lane

OX52GE

Otmoor Lane

OX261FU

Bradford Street

OX51JW

Launton and Otmoor

OX331BJ

Oakley Road

OX261DY

Windsor Close

OX53AX

Station Road

OX52RL

College Farm Close

OX252PZ

St Giles Close

OX53HY

Fringford and Heyfords

OX261AU

Catterick Road

OX261GF

Follifoot Close

OX52UJ

The Tchure

OX261UD

Manor Farm Lane

OX331AR

Ragnalls Lane

OX52QD

Oxford Road

OX252PL

Church Lane

OX52QA

Oxford Road

OX251PX

Thame Road

OX201QG

Upper Campsfield Road

OX261DL

Norreys Drive

OX39TT

Wheatley Road

OX253RF

Shepherds Close

OX254JF

Fringford and Heyfords

OX53HG

Bletchingdon Road

OX331BD

Priory Close

OX251PF

Hillside Close

OX52QQ

Bletchingdon Road

OX261UT

Fortescue Drive

OX261GA

Odsey Close

OX53HR

Park Close

OX261AF

Whitelands Way

OX52RF

Launton and Otmoor

OX53BX

St Giles

OX331AD

Church Lane

OX201QH

Shipton Road

OX331DH

Mill Lane

OX261UX

The Lane

OX261BJ

Geminus Road

OX261BQ

Redcar Road

OX53DG

Annesley Close

OX51JT

Jerome Way

OX253TJ

Brackley Road

OX253QP

Church Road

OX261FF

Bromyard

OX253RA

Northampton Road

OX52QE

Oxford Road

OX261AZ

Hereford Close

OX53JA

Port Way

OX52QU

Launton and Otmoor

OX261DX

Taunton Road

OX53DA

The Green

OX261UH

Middleton Stoney Road

OX52SJ

Hilltop Gardens

OX252NA

Manor Farm Close

OX251QU

The Village Close

OX261BY

Stratford Way

OX331DD

Launton and Otmoor

OX53HU

Heyford Road

Data Sources

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