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Launton and Otmoor

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About

Launton and Otmoor ward encompasses a largely rural area in northern Cherwell. It includes the village of Launton itself, along with the settlements of Fringford and Charlton-on-Otmoor. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with open fields characteristic of the Oxfordshire countryside. The ward's boundaries extend to the edges of the expansive Otmoor wetland, a significant lowland area.

The name Otmoor is central to the ward's identity, referring to the historic moorland and Royal Air Force base. This low-lying basin is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, known for its wintering bird populations and rare wetland habitats. The area's history includes past enclosure riots, and it remains a focus for conservation efforts, with public footpaths like the Otmoor Cycleway providing access to its distinctive environment.

Area overview

On average Launton and Otmoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Launton and Otmoor is £74,096 per year. There are 4 schools in Launton and Otmoor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Launton and Otmoor is home to around 8,960 people, with a population density of about 73.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Launton and Otmoor Population
8,960
Population density
73.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.48(+3%)
Vehicle crime
8.04(+112%)
Public order
5.8(-5%)
Other theft
5.69(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,790
86.94%
Other White
409
4.56%
Irish
101
1.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
80
0.89%
Indian
77
0.86%
Total population: 8,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,947
39.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,151
15.27%
No qualifications
1,115
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,040
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,371
40.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,218
35.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
9.51%
Other social rented
290
8.56%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.75%
Total households: 3,386

Property prices in Launton and Otmoor

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Launton and Otmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Launton and Otmoor 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 Launton and Otmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£567,500
Flats2£633,500
Semi-Detached35£390,000
Terraced19£350,000

10 years median price trend in Launton and Otmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.

All postcodes in Launton and Otmoor

OX251TU

Swan Close

OX251AB

Arncott Wood Road

OX265AF

Skimmingdish Lane

OX51LD

Canal Road

OX52TF

Bletchingdon Road

OX52SW

Church Close

OX251QL

Hopcraft Close

OX252UH

Gulley Row

OX253RA

Northampton Road

OX265AL

The Timbers

OX52PZ

Kidlington Road

OX251AA

Buchanan Court

OX253RQ

Northampton Road

OX331AS

The Bungalow

OX331BE

Oakley Road

OX52RA

Fencott Road

OX52SD

The Walk

OX52TA

Church Lane

OX52UR

Mansmoor Road

OX52UT

Fencott Road

OX251QN

Arncott Road

OX253GW

Gallosbrook Way

OX265DB

West End

OX331DH

Mill Lane

OX39TQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX53FG

Meadow Walk

OX53ES

Springwell Close

OX252NJ

Main Street

OX252PP

Manor Farm Cottages

OX331AN

Ventfield Close

OX331BX

Brill Road

OX251PB

Mill Lane

OX252PL

Church Lane

OX265BU

Sharpes Cottages

OX279BF

Launton Road

OX331AE

The Green

HP189XB

Launton and Otmoor

OX201QJ

Shipton Road

OX251NX

Murcott Road

OX251QQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX251TG

Lower Road

OX252NF

The Tithe Barn

OX51JU

Banbury Road

OX53BU

Oxford Road

OX53DH

Weston Road

OX53DS

Islip Road

OX251AF

Meadow View

OX251NY

Ploughley Road

OX251PY

Thame Road

OX252LD

Alder Drive

OX253PX

Brooklyn Gardens

OX52QG

Bletchingdon Road

OX52UL

Ray View

OX53DE

Station Road

OX252QA

Langford Lane

OX253RB

Oxford Road

OX331BL

Forge Close

OX251TS

Elm Tree Close

OX252PT

Oxford Road

OX253TL

Northampton Road

OX265AG

Woodland Close

OX265DG

West End

OX331BU

Brill Road

OX52QD

Oxford Road

OX266WH

Morrell Way

OX278FZ

Old Skimmingdish Lane

OX331BH

Oakley Road

OX52GE

Otmoor Lane

OX52RE

Fencott Road

OX253AD

Landscape View

OX253QH

Northampton Road

OX253QN

Northampton Road

OX265DJ

Ancil Avenue

OX53DN

Church End

OX251PZ

Palmer Avenue

OX252PF

North End

OX331BQ

Kiln Cottages

OX331BY

Brill Road

OX52RZ

Kings Head Lane

OX52ST

Kidlington Road

OX251AG

Launton and Otmoor

OX251HX

Launton and Otmoor

OX251PA

Green Lane

OX251QP

Buchanan Road

OX253QY

Oxford Court

OX253QZ

Oxford Court

OX52UF

Church View

OX251PF

Hillside Close

OX253QL

Northampton Road

OX265DS

Station Road

OX265EH

Station Road

OX52SX

Mill Street

OX52TG

The Rise

OX53DU

Heathfield

OX53FU

Lince Lane

OX252PQ

Wendlebury Road

OX265AR

Launton and Otmoor

OX52QY

The Green

OX52SP

Church Close

OX52SZ

Mill Street

Data Sources

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