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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

OX251NX

Murcott Road

OX261GB

Morpeth Close

OX261AY

Hexham Road

OX261TG

Bignell Park

OX52QX

Moorsights

OX261AW

Catterick Road

OX252PQ

Wendlebury Road

OX253RH

Oxford Court

OX253QX

Northampton Road

OX252QA

Langford Lane

OX254AG

Oxford Road

OX251QG

Lower End

OX254AD

Ardley Road

OX261UF

Parkside Cottages

OX53BY

Coghill

OX261BX

Southwell Road

OX254TE

Oxford Road

OX251PE

Buchanan Road

OX254AQ

Middleton Park

OX251QB

Thame Road

OX254AL

Heyford Road

OX261TE

Akeman Street

OX53DP

Islip Road

OX53EL

Bunkers Hill

OX331AW

Church Lane

OX251QN

Arncott Road

OX52TF

Bletchingdon Road

OX53EU

Crowcastle Lane

OX53JL

Akeman Street

OX52SR

Church Close

OX53JP

Fringford and Heyfords

OX261BH

Wetherby Road

OX253QN

Northampton Road

OX331AU

Straight Mile Road

OX253QY

Oxford Court

OX53DW

Church End

OX53FG

Meadow Walk

OX261UU

The Green

OX53JY

Lince Lane

OX53HP

Crowcastle Lane

OX261EH

Stableford Lane

OX253TL

Northampton Road

OX52QF

Church Lane

OX261DG

Penrose Gardens

OX261DP

Lingfield Road

OX253AD

Landscape View

OX261XA

Alchester Road

OX253QE

Mansmoor Road

OX53DD

Home Farm Cottages

OX261FJ

Knighton Way

OX261BE

Haydock Road

OX52QG

Bletchingdon Road

OX261DF

Flavian Close

OX52SF

Middle Street

OX253AA

Akeman Street

OX51JQ

Canal Road

OX253QW

Mansmoor Road

OX39TU

Launton and Otmoor

OX261TN

The Woodlands

OX39TF

Church Street

OX53HH

Oxford Close

OX331BL

Forge Close

OX52TQ

Bletchingdon Road

OX261EY

Durham Close

OX51JY

Canal Road

OX331BU

Brill Road

OX331AT

The Old Green

OX261FE

Colwell Close

OX53EB

Lenthal

OX52SH

Middle Way

OX254GX

Park Close

OX253QU

Church Close

OX53HW

Woodbank

OX52QB

Oxford Road

OX53HD

Oxford Road

OX53JJ

Fringford and Heyfords

OX251QE

Lower End

OX261UY

Tubbs Lane

OX331BW

The Orchard

OX261BU

Sandown Road

OX261AL

Ripon Close

Data Sources

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