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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 69 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
69
Deprivation level
4/10
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
35.71(+13%)
Vehicle crime
7.81(+111%)
Other theft
7.14(+27%)
Public order
5.69(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.58(-63%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Launton and Otmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,000 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£501,250
Semi-Detached25£390,000
Terraced21£345,000
Flats1£212,000

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

OX252PR

Farrier's Mead

OX52QF

Church Lane

OX52QU

Launton and Otmoor

OX252NA

Manor Farm Close

OX252DJ

Violet Close

OX251QU

The Village Close

OX53FT

Field View Lane

OX251PB

Mill Lane

OX52UT

Fencott Road

OX251QB

Thame Road

OX265AE

Yew Tree Close

OX252PQ

Wendlebury Road

OX251TD

Thame Road

OX251QQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX252PU

Meadow View

OX251PH

Buchanan Road

OX52RX

High Street

OX53DH

Weston Road

OX53BY

Coghill

OX52TP

Conyger Close

OX265DR

Sherwood Close

OX256EP

The Spinney

OX251PL

Murcott Road

OX52QD

Oxford Road

OX52UQ

High Street

OX53BS

Oxford Road

OX252NJ

Main Street

OX52SD

The Walk

OX279BF

Launton Road

OX52QQ

Bletchingdon Road

OX331BD

Priory Close

OX53FA

Dairy Crescent

OX51FT

Upper Campsfield Road

OX52TZ

Church Lane

OX53BQ

Greenhill Farm Cottages

OX52RA

Fencott Road

OX52UF

Church View

OX251TQ

Lower Road

OX52QX

Moorsights

OX252DL

Bluebell Road

OX201QF

Oxford Road

OX252DP

Akeman Avenue

OX252NG

West End Lane

OX253SX

Landscape Close

OX253QS

Church Lane

OX39TT

Wheatley Road

OX253QF

Northampton Road

OX52QH

Manor Farm Cottage

OX253RH

Oxford Court

OX52RP

Five Acres

OX51JW

Launton and Otmoor

OX53DY

Pinchgate Lane

OX53DZ

Pinchgate Lane

OX51JX

Chapel Cottage

OX51JN

Elm View

OX53BX

St Giles

OX253TH

Akeman Street

OX331BN

Brill Road

OX331AP

Ventfield Cottages

OX251QE

Lower End

HP189XD

Launton and Otmoor

OX253QU

Church Close

OX253RA

Northampton Road

OX251PS

Arncott Road

OX52SA

Kings Head Lane

OX251PY

Thame Road

OX252DF

Church Leys Field

OX251WA

Weir Farm Close

OX52SJ

Hilltop Gardens

OX251TA

Station Road

OX252PG

Rectory Close

OX253TL

Northampton Road

OX52SU

Mill Lane

OX265DS

Station Road

HP189UY

Thame Road

OX251TH

Lower Road

OX53EY

Sand Furlong

OX265DX

Station Road

OX53BA

Bunkers Hill

OX265DA

Blackthorn Road

OX52FU

Markhams Court

OX251PE

Buchanan Road

OX251PD

East Brook Close

OX252PL

Church Lane

OX251TF

Thame Road

OX253QL

Northampton Road

OX252PE

Langford Lane

OX53DW

Church End

OX265DU

Station Road

OX201QQ

Upper Campsfield Road

OX52UR

Mansmoor Road

OX251TE

Thame Road

OX53DS

Islip Road

HP189XB

Launton and Otmoor

OX52SF

Middle Street

OX52QG

Bletchingdon Road

OX52SH

Middle Way

OX331DF

Brill Road

OX251TP

Station Road

OX52SZ

Mill Street

Data Sources

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