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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

OX53DL

Church End

OX253FL

Blacksmiths Close

OX52QY

The Green

OX53EA

Northampton Road

OX251AB

Arncott Wood Road

OX252NS

Langford Lane

OX331BS

Brill Road

OX265AB

Station Road

OX201QJ

Shipton Road

OX52SW

Church Close

OX251AA

Buchanan Court

OX265EH

Station Road

OX251PU

Ludgershall Road

OX251QG

Lower End

OX53DX

Heathfield

OX251QN

Arncott Road

OX253QY

Oxford Court

OX52UJ

The Tchure

OX251PF

Hillside Close

OX252NH

College Cottages

OX331DH

Mill Lane

OX265EB

West End Close

OX252NF

The Tithe Barn

OX52UN

Launton and Otmoor

OX251QD

Lower End

OX52PZ

Kidlington Road

OX265ED

The Glades

HP189UH

Brill Road

OX331AU

Straight Mile Road

OX265EF

Station Road

OX52RD

Serles Farm Cottages

OX253TJ

Brackley Road

OX331BX

Brill Road

OX265DP

Bicester Road

OX52RE

Fencott Road

OX265AP

Beech Road

OX251QF

Marsh Gibbon Road

OX39RT

Wheatley Road

OX331BE

Oakley Road

OX252PJ

Old Rectory Court

OX251QA

Vicarage Lane

OX265EG

Station Road

OX53AY

Canal Way

OX331BA

Launton and Otmoor

OX253QZ

Oxford Court

OX331BF

Straight Mile Road

OX252ND

Fencott Road

OX331AW

Church Lane

OX51JL

Jerome Way

OX52QB

Oxford Road

OX251PA

Green Lane

OX52UG

High Street

OX53DQ

Blenheim Terrace

OX265DW

The Poplars

OX52RL

College Farm Close

OX331AE

The Green

OX53BU

Oxford Road

OX265AH

Longlands Road

HP189UZ

Thame Road

OX251NY

Ploughley Road

OX53FG

Meadow Walk

OX278FY

Southern Avenue

OX253RG

North Lane

OX51JP

Railway Cottage

OX52SB

Lower Street

OX251TS

Elm Tree Close

OX331BY

Brill Road

OX253TQ

Northampton Road

OX52TF

Bletchingdon Road

OX252UH

Gulley Row

OX265AF

Skimmingdish Lane

OX251NX

Murcott Road

OX52QE

Oxford Road

OX53FB

The Meadow

OX52SL

North Street

OX251HX

Launton and Otmoor

OX251AE

Widnell Lane

OX251PP

Arncott Wood Road

OX53FE

Canal Close

OX331DA

Brill Road

OX331BG

Oakley Road

OX52TL

St Nicholas Close

OX253QP

Church Road

OX52UP

Mansmoor Road

OX278AL

Buckingham Road

OX253QH

Northampton Road

OX253QW

Mansmoor Road

OX52SN

High Street

OX265EL

Station Road

OX265DB

West End

OX52TQ

Bletchingdon Road

OX251AH

Station Road

OX270AQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX251QS

Norris Road

OX201QH

Shipton Road

OX253QE

Mansmoor Road

OX251PJ

Woodpiece Road

OX265AQ

Coppice Way

OX278FZ

Old Skimmingdish Lane

OX252NQ

Croft Close

Data Sources

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