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OX27 8UP

Turnpike Road

Bicester North and Caversfield

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Detailed insights for OX27 8UP

Overview

Postcode OX27 8UP is located in an urban city, within the Bicester North and Caversfield ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Main Caversfield Play Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from OX27 8UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford near OX27 8UP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX27 8UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMain Caversfield Play ParkLargeWalking directions to Main Caversfield Play Park

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
6,770.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
65.11(+1061%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.73(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+31%)
Public order
6.43(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.63(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
88.89%
Other White
21
10.61%
Irish
1
0.51%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
29.76%
Level 3 (A level)
36
21.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
14.29%
No qualifications
20
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
45.24%
Owns outright
24
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
20.24%
Other social rented
4
4.76%
Shared ownership
1
1.19%
Total households: 84

Property prices in Bicester North and Caversfield

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £435K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £426 per square foot) in Bicester North and Caversfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,250 up to £779,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£486,250£426
Semi-Detached29£340,000£420
Terraced56£297,750£432
Flats7£210,000£375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bicester North and Caversfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£207,500£292,000£290,000
2017£385,000£232,250£282,500£263,000
2018£420,000£225,000£290,000£305,000
2019£400,000£205,000£320,000£290,000
2020£450,000£210,000£298,750£303,000
2021£440,000£200,000£338,500£290,000
2022£480,000£220,000£360,000£300,000
2023£512,500£212,500£370,000£305,000
2024£480,000£231,750£362,000£295,000
2025£480,000£210,000£355,000£320,000
2026£500,000£235,000£300,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£312£338£350
2017£338£354£332£367
2018£323£334£375£377
2019£343£357£385£383
2020£345£323£318£363
2021£372£358£398£386
2022£390£387£413£420
2023£396£364£431£413
2024£401£366£413£410
2025£426£325£379£411
2026£415£324£466£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bicester North and Caversfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bicester North and Caversfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX27 8UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX27 8UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202528, Turnpike Road, Bicester, OX27 8URTerracedFreehold£321,000
23 Sept 202529, Turnpike Road, Bicester, OX27 8URSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Oct 202527, Manzel Road, Bicester, OX27 8USSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
19 Feb 202512, Manzel Road, Bicester, OX27 8USTerracedFreehold£270,000
20 Jun 202543, Skimmingdish Lane, Bicester, OX27 8UWTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the OX27 8UP postcode area, located within Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX27 8UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableBardwell SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouthwold Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGlory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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 OX27 8UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julius Parker

Bicester North & Caversfield - 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
ParishCaversfieldE04012367
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caversfield, Ambrosden & FringfordE02005931
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 011BE01028477
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX27 8UP

Is OX27 8UP (Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford) safe?

The area around OX27 8UP records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 OX27 8UP?

The median sale price around OX27 8UP in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £350,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX27 8UP?

There are 6 schools close to OX27 8UP, including Bardwell School (Good), Southwold Primary School (Good) and Glory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX27 8UP?

OX27 8UP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX27 8UP (Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX27 8UP is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julius Parker (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.