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Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden

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About

The area around Middleton Cheney and Chipping Warden lies within the gentle, agricultural landscape of West Northamptonshire. The settlements are connected by the B4100 road, with fields and hedgerows defining the surrounding countryside. Middleton Cheney functions as a large village with local services, while Chipping Warden is a smaller, more linear settlement. The topography is generally flat to rolling, characteristic of this part of the county, with the River Cherwell flowing to the east.

A notable historical feature is the preserved World War II airfield at Chipping Warden, with its distinctive control tower and hangars still standing. The area's economy has traditionally been linked to farming, though many residents now commute to nearby towns. The local architecture includes a mix of limestone and ironstone buildings, with the church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Middleton Cheney being a significant landmark. The former railway line, now a footpath, cuts through the area.

Area overview

On average Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden is £61,718 per year. There are 8 schools in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden is home to around 8,010 people, with a population density of about 92.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden Population
8,010
Population density
92.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.86(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.36(-49%)
Burglary
3.37(+1%)
Public order
3.37(-52%)
Other theft
2.62(-55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,496
93.61%
Other White
226
2.82%
Irish
58
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.52%
Other
31
0.39%
Total population: 8,008

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,384
35.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,019
15.21%
No qualifications
964
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
43.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,102
33.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
10.47%
Other social rented
243
7.33%
Other forms of private rent
90
2.71%
Total households: 3,315

Property prices in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden 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 Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£468,750
Flats1£190,000
Semi-Detached35£340,000
Terraced10£316,000

10 years median price trend in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden.

All postcodes in Middleton Cheney & Chipping Warden

OX172QZ

Kings Stile

OX172BS

Blacklocks Hill

OX172FF

Draysons Close

OX172FP

Middleton Cheney

OX172JW

Thorpe Road

OX172NH

Slade Leas

OX172PN

The Moors Drive

NN113DQ

Eydon Road

NN116YA

Owl End Way

NN116YG

Rural South Northamptonshire

OX172HQ

Rural South Northamptonshire

OX172ND

Main Road

OX172NJ

Poplars Cottages

OX172NY

Middleton Cheney

OX172SS

Peacocks Close

OX172XA

Overthorpe Road

OX171AJ

Rural South Northamptonshire

OX172JY

Poplars Road

NN116UD

Welsh Road

OX172JJ

The Ring

OX172NN

Dands Drive

NN116TL

Appletree Lane

NN116XY

Banbury Road

OX171LL

Appletree Road

OX171LP

The Close

OX172AR

Barley Hill

NN113PN

Partridge Lane

OX171LT

Arbury Banks

OX172PG

Astrop Road

OX172QE

Bull Baulk

OX172QF

Bowman Close

OX172RW

Rochester Close

NN116HF

Banbury Road

OX172FB

Wardington Road

NN116DP

London End

NN116RT

Banbury Road

OX171FL

Boundary Edge

OX172HA

Banbury Road

OX172QD

Longburges

OX172GD

Tanners Close

OX172PJ

Astrop Road

OX172QN

Midway

OX171AH

Welsh Road

OX172LA

Lexton Gardens

OX172NB

Thenford Road

OX172NF

Salmons Lane

NN116UG

Appletree Lane

OX171LW

Appletree Road

OX172AU

Rural South Northamptonshire

OX172BG

Bridge Cottages

OX172ET

Banbury Lane

NN116UE

Plowden Close

OX172AZ

High Street

OX172JD

The Ring

OX172QW

Midway

NN113PQ

The Green

OX171LU

Arbury Banks

OX172AL

The Tythings

OX172NP

Queen Street

NN113DY

Byfield Road

NN113PW

Hollow Way

OX172HD

Middleton Cheney

OX172JN

Banbury Road

OX172LU

Main Road

OX172QG

Bowman Close

OX172DF

Field View

OX172EJ

Middleton Cheney

OX172NT

Glovers Lane

OX172PU

Ashlade

NN113PJ

Doctors Lane

NN116DG

The Leys

OX171LB

Culworth Road

OX172LT

Main Road

OX172PX

Washle Drive

OX172PD

Main Road

OX172AQ

Middleton Cheney

OX172HW

Banbury Lane

OX172BA

The Green

Data Sources

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