Postcode OX27 8UW 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Main Caversfield Play Park.
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.
Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £73,545 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from OX27 8UW.
Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford near OX27 8UW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bicester North | N/A | Walking directions to Bicester North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Main Caversfield Play Park | Large | Walking directions to Main Caversfield Play Park |
| 0.5 mi | Southwold Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southwold Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £486,250 | £426 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £340,000 | £420 |
| Terraced | 56 | £297,750 | £432 |
| Flats | 7 | £210,000 | £375 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX27 8UW.
In the OX27 8UW postcode area, located within Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX27 8UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Holm Square, Bicester, OX26 3YQ | 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 OX27 8UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julius Parker
Bicester North & Caversfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX27 8UW 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.
The median sale price around OX27 8UW in Caversfield, Ambrosden & Fringford is £350,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OX27 8UW, including Southwold Primary School (Good), Bardwell School (Good) and Glory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OX27 8UW is Bicester North, about 1,589 m away.
OX27 8UW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX27 8UW is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julius Parker (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.