Area360 logo

Find postcode

Launton and Otmoor

Interactive map displaying Launton and Otmoor

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

OX253PX

Brooklyn Gardens

OX252PT

Oxford Road

OX253AE

Milestone Lane

OX53DJ

Church End

OX53EB

Lenthal

OX253AD

Landscape View

OX53DP

Islip Road

OX253AA

Akeman Street

OX252PW

St Giles Close

OX53FD

Whitemarsh Way

OX251AG

Launton and Otmoor

OX252NN

Bicester Road

OX53ET

Ingleby Paddocks

OX52PW

Manor Park

OX251PT

Thame Road

OX52SP

Church Close

OX251QP

Buchanan Road

OX331AY

Launton and Otmoor

OX201PW

Upper Campsfield Road

OX331BB

Brill Road

OX52UL

Ray View

OX251PX

Thame Road

OX39TX

Launton and Otmoor

OX251NZ

Norris Road

OX265DH

Skinner Road

OX252DN

Lavender Road

OX265EE

Station Road

OX53BZ

The Row

OX252NB

Church Close

OX52SS

Kidlington Road

OX52TB

Collice Street

OX53DR

Islip Road

OX51JU

Banbury Road

OX53DU

Heathfield

OX265AN

Wetland Drive

OX251AD

Willow Brook

OX331DD

Launton and Otmoor

OX52QZ

High Street

OX53DD

Home Farm Cottages

OX252PZ

St Giles Close

OX252PP

Manor Farm Cottages

OX252NR

The Orchard

OX251QJ

Teale Close

OX52TA

Church Lane

OX253WQ

Mansmoor Road

OX253QQ

Bicester Road

OX331BP

Brill Road

OX251QT

Orchard Close

OX52UH

Blacksmith Lane

OX265DT

Green View

OX52SY

Mill Street

OX52RF

Launton and Otmoor

OX331BU

Brill Road

OX331AX

Launton and Otmoor

OX51JT

Jerome Way

OX52TH

Bletchingdon Road

OX53AX

Station Road

OX266RA

London Road

OX52UE

Mill Close

OX251TR

Blackthorn Close

OX52SG

Lower Street

OX252AE

Pipers Mead

OX252DH

Iris Close

OX265DF

West End

OX253RB

Oxford Road

OX265DJ

Ancil Avenue

OX265DD

Forest Close

OX39TQ

Launton and Otmoor

OX252DG

Ray View

OX265AG

Woodland Close

OX252NL

Otmoor View

OX252PH

Barretts Row

OX253QX

Northampton Road

OX52TJ

Bletchingdon Road

OX52UW

Launton and Otmoor

OX51JZ

Canal Yard

OX265AR

Launton and Otmoor

OX53EL

Bunkers Hill

OX331AT

The Old Green

OX252JY

Willow Court

OX331AS

The Bungalow

OX252PN

Church Lane

OX265BU

Sharpes Cottages

OX253QN

Northampton Road

OX51NR

Birchwood Drive

OX251TU

Swan Close

OX253GW

Gallosbrook Way

OX253QT

Church Close

OX251PR

Drinkwater Close

OX253AB

Northampton Road

OX53FU

Lince Lane

OX331AN

Ventfield Close

OX331AR

Ragnalls Lane

OX52RZ

Kings Head Lane

OX251TW

Palmer Avenue

OX251PQ

Buchanan Road

OX251TB

East View

OX253RE

Westlands Avenue

OX53NA

Sands Close

OX253RD

Westlands Avenue

Data Sources

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