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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

OX52QZ

High Street

OX52SP

Church Close

OX331BQ

Kiln Cottages

OX261XB

Ash Grove

OX52UN

Launton and Otmoor

OX254AN

Heyford Road

OX331AE

The Green

OX52TD

Bridge Street

OX261AH

Cartmel

OX252PR

Farrier's Mead

OX331BE

Oakley Road

OX261FP

Bicton Close

OX252UH

Gulley Row

OX52TJ

Bletchingdon Road

OX261FD

Croxton Square

OX252PH

Barretts Row

OX261EX

Melton Road

OX52UF

Church View

OX251AD

Willow Brook

OX331AY

Launton and Otmoor

OX52PZ

Kidlington Road

OX261EU

Ludlow Road

OX331AN

Ventfield Close

OX251QW

Harper Close

OX53BZ

The Row

OX252PP

Manor Farm Cottages

OX52PY

Bletchingdon Road

OX251PH

Buchanan Road

OX261FS

Lewes Close

OX52RD

Serles Farm Cottages

OX252NL

Otmoor View

OX331AS

The Bungalow

OX52RA

Fencott Road

OX53JG

Akeman Street

OX52SX

Mill Street

OX251QQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX261AG

Ascot Way

OX253SX

Landscape Close

OX252JY

Willow Court

OX261AX

Vendee Drive

OX52SZ

Mill Street

OX261BB

Augustan Road

OX52US

Mansmoor Road

OX252QB

Farriers Mead

OX53DQ

Blenheim Terrace

OX51JP

Railway Cottage

OX261TA

Akeman Street

OX261FN

Kingston Drive

OX261EE

Whitelands Way

OX253WQ

Mansmoor Road

OX53JH

Heyford Road

OX252PN

Church Lane

OX253GW

Gallosbrook Way

OX252NF

The Tithe Barn

OX261XD

Chestnut Close

OX251QA

Vicarage Lane

OX51JL

Jerome Way

OX53DR

Islip Road

OX261TW

Akeman Street

OX39TQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX39RT

Wheatley Road

OX252PF

North End

OX53BQ

Greenhill Farm Cottages

OX52SL

North Street

OX53DT

Islip Road

OX261FL

Royston Drive

OX261DH

Lander Close

OX261FQ

Richmond Road

OX252DT

Peacock Road

OX261FY

Wenlock Drive

OX52UP

Mansmoor Road

OX251PY

Thame Road

OX331AX

Launton and Otmoor

OX251PU

Ludgershall Road

OX261UG

Banks Furlong

OX53DZ

Pinchgate Lane

OX53DL

Church End

OX331BB

Brill Road

OX261EW

Bedford Drive

OX252PT

Oxford Road

OX261BP

Fontwell Road

OX261AP

Pontefract Road

OX251PP

Arncott Wood Road

OX261BG

Haydock Road

OX53DB

Station Road

OX53FT

Field View Lane

OX252LD

Alder Drive

OX53NA

Sands Close

OX253AB

Northampton Road

OX53JW

Foxtowns Green

OX52UE

Mill Close

OX253RG

North Lane

OX251PT

Thame Road

OX53EZ

Oxford Road

OX53JD

Port Way

OX261FG

Buxton Close

OX253RD

Westlands Avenue

OX53FQ

Canal Way

OX52QY

The Green

OX201PW

Upper Campsfield Road

Data Sources

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