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OX25 2PW

St Giles Close

Launton and Otmoor

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Overview

Postcode OX25 2PW is located in a rural village, within the Launton and Otmoor ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year. The nearest station is Bicester Village, about 2.2 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from OX25 2PW.

Flood risk

Medium

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX25 2PW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester Village located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
86.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-21%)
Public order
5.84(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-34%)
Other theft
3.72(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
91.25%
Other White
15
3.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.75%
Irish
6
1.5%
Indian
4
1%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
48.66%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.33%
No qualifications
33
9.85%
Apprenticeship
21
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
44.79%
Owns outright
71
43.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.36%
Other social rented
5
3.07%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.23%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Launton and Otmoor

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £580K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Launton and Otmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £1,720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Launton and Otmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£510,000£436
Semi-Detached23£390,000£403
Terraced20£312,500£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Launton and Otmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£159,950£340,000£310,000
2017£580,000£194,500£350,000£280,500
2018£525,000£270,000£320,000£302,500
2019£486,248£180,000£367,498£313,500
2020£505,000£224,000£350,000£377,000
2021£566,500£185,000£407,500£355,000
2022£559,950£325,000£375,500£363,475
2023£677,250£295,000£415,000£328,000
2024£550,000£537,000£409,250£335,000
2025£542,500£633,500£390,000£342,500
2026£518,750£428,750£317,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£280£336£372
2017£353£367£358£376
2018£344£326£336£347
2019£330£251£345£305
2020£330£283£346£340
2021£376£324£363£357
2022£399£325£427£412
2023£399£356£374£377
2024£388£370£384
2025£431£416£415£412
2026£359£348£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Launton and Otmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX25 2PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX25 2PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 2026Fairlea, Bicester, OX25 2PQDetachedFreehold£562,500
25 Mar 2025Elmside, Bicester, OX25 2PQDetachedFreehold£550,000
22 Aug 202515, Rectory Close, Bicester, OX25 2PGDetachedFreehold£485,000
07 Mar 202525, Rectory Close, Bicester, OX25 2PGDetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the OX25 2PW postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,190
Band D£2,464
Band E£3,011
Band F£3,559
Band G£4,106
Band H£4,928

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX25 2PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Timothy Simon Faltermeyer

Launton & Otmoor - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Calum Miller

Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
WardLaunton and OtmoorE05010934
ParishWendleburyE04008090
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Islip, Arncott & ChestertonE02005936
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 016IE01035739
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX25 2PW

Is OX25 2PW (Islip, Arncott & Chesterton) safe?

The area around OX25 2PW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX25 2PW?

The median sale price around OX25 2PW in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £450,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around OX25 2PW?

OX25 2PW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX25 2PW (Islip, Arncott & Chesterton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX25 2PW is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Timothy Simon Faltermeyer (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.