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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

OX253QH

Northampton Road

OX53FE

Canal Close

OX53DS

Islip Road

OX252NQ

Croft Close

OX253QZ

Oxford Court

OX51JX

Chapel Cottage

OX53EY

Sand Furlong

OX261UE

Oxford Road

OX52SU

Mill Lane

OX252NW

Forge Close

HP189XB

Launton and Otmoor

OX331BX

Brill Road

OX251QT

Orchard Close

HP189XD

Launton and Otmoor

OX251PA

Green Lane

OX331AP

Ventfield Cottages

OX53HB

Oxford Road

OX252NG

West End Lane

OX252PS

Oxford Road

OX331BZ

Brill Road

OX52SG

Lower Street

OX254AF

Bullmarsh Close

OX261BA

Vespasian Way

OX52RP

Five Acres

OX251PZ

Palmer Avenue

OX52TG

The Rise

OX53NH

Hatch End

OX261RT

Middleton Stoney Road

OX261AE

Kempton Close

OX261EZ

Eridge Road

OX53FU

Lince Lane

OX251TW

Palmer Avenue

OX201QQ

Upper Campsfield Road

OX51JH

Launton and Otmoor

OX251PQ

Buchanan Road

OX261AQ

Plumpton Road

OX52SW

Church Close

OX52SE

Middle Street

OX252AE

Pipers Mead

OX254AE

Ardley Road

OX53HN

Kytes Place

OX53AY

Canal Way

OX53ET

Ingleby Paddocks

OX52UW

Launton and Otmoor

OX261TB

Oxford Road

OX251QF

Marsh Gibbon Road

OX53DY

Pinchgate Lane

OX261DJ

Maunde Close

OX254JG

Fringford and Heyfords

OX52FU

Markhams Court

OX251AA

Buchanan Court

OX253RE

Westlands Avenue

OX53HQ

Gossway Fields

OX261FZ

Selby Drive

OX253FH

Village Farm Court

OX51JJ

Shipton Bottom

OX251AE

Widnell Lane

OX254AS

Park Close

OX261BD

Huntingdon Road

OX52TA

Church Lane

OX254AB

Ardley Road

OX331BS

Brill Road

OX261FX

Wisbech Road

OX261AD

Kempton Close

OX251QH

Murcott Road

OX51JZ

Canal Yard

OX253PX

Brooklyn Gardens

OX261UQ

Alchester Road

OX53HT

Foxtownsend Cottages

OX331BF

Straight Mile Road

OX53BU

Oxford Road

OX52QH

Manor Farm Cottage

OX251PD

East Brook Close

OX251AF

Meadow View

OX261FH

Heaton Road

OX53BS

Oxford Road

OX262FL

Empire Road

OX261TF

Oxford Road

OX52SB

Lower Street

OX52SY

Mill Street

OX52TL

St Nicholas Close

OX254AH

Middleton Park

OX53EX

Roman Close

OX53DN

Church End

OX253TQ

Northampton Road

OX52UG

High Street

OX261TH

Akeman Street

OX53EA

Northampton Road

OX53DU

Heathfield

OX254AJ

Oxford Road

OX52SQ

North Street

OX252NY

Oxford Road

OX52ST

Kidlington Road

OX53JZ

North Green

OX252NR

The Orchard

OX52TP

Conyger Close

OX53HX

Akeman Close

OX52UT

Fencott Road

OX252NJ

Main Street

OX53HJ

South Green

Data Sources

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