Postcode OX26 5AF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manston Park.
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.
Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
The average income per household in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £73,545 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from OX26 5AF.
Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford near OX26 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bicester North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manston Park | Large | Walking directions to Manston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Spitfire Park | Small | Walking directions to Spitfire Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £510,000 | £436 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £390,000 | £403 |
| Terraced | 20 | £312,500 | £386 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX26 5AF.
In the OX26 5AF postcode area, located within Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX26 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Telford Road, Cherwell, OX26 4AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Launton Road, Cherwell, OX26 4JQ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 10-11 Hart Place, Bicester, OX26 4FR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX26 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Timothy Simon Faltermeyer
Launton & Otmoor - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX26 5AF 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.
The median sale price around OX26 5AF in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £450,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to OX26 5AF, including Glory Farm Primary School (Good), Launton Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bardwell School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX26 5AF is Bicester North, about 1,492 m away.
OX26 5AF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX26 5AF is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Timothy Simon Faltermeyer (Liberal Democrats).
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.