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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

OX252PU

Meadow View

OX253AB

Northampton Road

OX265DD

Forest Close

OX265DQ

Bicester Road

OX51NR

Birchwood Drive

OX52FU

Markhams Court

OX52SU

Mill Lane

OX52UQ

High Street

OX53DG

Annesley Close

OX251PP

Arncott Wood Road

OX265AP

Beech Road

OX52TB

Collice Street

OX52TQ

Bletchingdon Road

OX201PW

Upper Campsfield Road

OX252DG

Ray View

OX51JP

Railway Cottage

OX53BA

Bunkers Hill

OX252PE

Langford Lane

OX256EP

The Spinney

OX265DU

Station Road

OX52QZ

High Street

OX52SA

Kings Head Lane

OX52UN

Launton and Otmoor

OX53BQ

Greenhill Farm Cottages

OX53BS

Oxford Road

OX53BY

Coghill

OX251PE

Buchanan Road

OX52QE

Oxford Road

OX52SQ

North Street

OX52UG

High Street

OX252DN

Lavender Road

OX252NS

Langford Lane

OX253AA

Akeman Street

OX51JY

Canal Road

OX52US

Mansmoor Road

OX252NR

The Orchard

OX252DF

Church Leys Field

OX265AQ

Coppice Way

OX331AY

Launton and Otmoor

OX52QB

Oxford Road

OX52SG

Lower Street

OX251PG

Constables Croft

OX251QB

Thame Road

OX251QE

Lower End

OX251QU

The Village Close

OX252QB

Farriers Mead

OX331BS

Brill Road

OX51JL

Jerome Way

OX52PW

Manor Park

OX52SY

Mill Street

OX52UJ

The Tchure

OX53DP

Islip Road

OX53DR

Islip Road

OX53FB

The Meadow

OX252AE

Pipers Mead

OX253RD

Westlands Avenue

OX253RG

North Lane

OX51JJ

Shipton Bottom

OX252NG

West End Lane

OX39RT

Wheatley Road

OX53EL

Bunkers Hill

OX201QQ

Upper Campsfield Road

OX252NH

College Cottages

OX252PN

Church Lane

OX265DY

Sycamore Road

OX266RA

London Road

OX331BD

Priory Close

OX331BJ

Oakley Road

OX52TJ

Bletchingdon Road

OX52UA

Church Lane

OX251QA

Vicarage Lane

OX265AH

Longlands Road

OX51JH

Launton and Otmoor

OX52SN

High Street

OX53DQ

Blenheim Terrace

OX53DT

Islip Road

OX53FT

Field View Lane

OX251TR

Blackthorn Close

OX251TW

Palmer Avenue

OX253TQ

Northampton Road

OX265DT

Green View

OX265EA

Blenheim Drive

OX265ED

The Glades

OX52UP

Mansmoor Road

OX251NZ

Norris Road

OX251PT

Thame Road

OX252DP

Akeman Avenue

OX265EF

Station Road

OX331AU

Straight Mile Road

OX52SF

Middle Street

OX53DL

Church End

HP189UZ

Thame Road

OX252NB

Church Close

OX265EE

Station Road

OX52SJ

Hilltop Gardens

OX53FA

Dairy Crescent

OX251PL

Murcott Road

OX52RX

High Street

OX53DX

Heathfield

OX251TP

Station Road

Data Sources

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