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OX26 4SR

Bainton Close

Launton and Otmoor

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Detailed insights for OX26 4SR

Overview

Postcode OX26 4SR is located in an urban city, within the Launton and Otmoor ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £73,545 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £73,545 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from OX26 4SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford near OX26 4SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
876.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.72(-35%)
Other theft
4.04(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.54(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.03(-75%)
Public order
3.03(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
92.13%
Other White
16
5.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.75%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
30.34%
No qualifications
54
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
59.13%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 4SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025Little Orchard, The Spinney, Bicester, OX25 6EPDetachedFreehold£985,000
30 Jan 202617, Sherwood Close, Bicester, OX26 5DRDetachedFreehold£425,000
05 Dec 202519, Sherwood Close, Bicester, OX26 5DRDetachedFreehold£510,000
11 Sept 202512, Sherwood Close, Bicester, OX26 5DRDetachedFreehold£463,000
15 Aug 202521, Sherwood Close, Bicester, OX26 5DRTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the OX26 4SR postcode area, located within Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX26 4SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLaunton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLangford Village Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryLongfields Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 4SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX26 4SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter36 Bicester Road, Bicester, OX26 5DQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseLaunton Road, Cherwell, OX26 4JQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miLidlTelford Road, Cherwell, OX26 4AAWalking directions to Lidl

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 OX26 4SR, 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
ParishLauntonE04013336
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caversfield, Ambrosden & FringfordE02005931
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 011FE01028499
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2013-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX26 4SR

Is OX26 4SR (Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford) safe?

The area around OX26 4SR records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OX26 4SR?

The median sale price around OX26 4SR in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £450,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX26 4SR?

There are 4 schools close to OX26 4SR, including Launton Church of England Primary School (Good), Langford Village Community Primary School (Good) and Longfields Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX26 4SR?

OX26 4SR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX26 4SR (Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 4SR 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.