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OX5 1FX

Cresswell Close

Kidlington West

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Overview

Postcode OX5 1FX is located in a rural town, within the Kidlington West ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year. The nearest station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from OX5 1FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton near OX5 1FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford Parkway located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
480
Population density
7,986.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.32(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-36%)
Other theft
6.33(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-35%)
Burglary
3.16(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
378
77.78%
Other White
43
8.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
2.47%
Chinese
8
1.65%
Indian
7
1.44%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
35.96%
Level 3 (A level)
76
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.29%
No qualifications
45
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
29.23%
Owns outright
46
23.59%
Other social rented
38
19.49%
Shared ownership
31
15.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.72%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Kidlington West

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £440K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Kidlington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,995 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidlington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£470,000£468
Semi-Detached38£377,500£443
Terraced29£313,000£477
Flats8£186,500£351

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidlington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidlington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£187,500£364,000£281,000
2017£451,500£195,000£336,250£275,000
2018£495,000£201,000£329,000£265,000
2019£429,000£140,000£325,750£275,000
2020£465,000£130,000£365,000£266,000
2021£530,000£183,500£368,500£289,500
2022£567,500£210,000£430,000£315,000
2023£525,000£160,000£365,000£358,000
2024£512,500£190,000£395,000£285,000
2025£555,000£217,500£370,000£322,000
2026£427,500£150,500£397,500£313,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidlington West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidlington West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£351£380£416
2017£366£359£396£388
2018£398£341£375£387
2019£353£301£340£403
2020£379£274£346£399
2021£438£300£403£392
2022£478£348£444£434
2023£449£254£413£411
2024£455£298£442£426
2025£455£347£436£455
2026£447£312£433£458
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidlington West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidlington West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX5 1FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX5 1FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202573, Cresswell Close, Kidlington, OX5 1FXTerracedLeasehold£140,000
31 Mar 202548, Cresswell Close, Kidlington, OX5 1FXTerracedFreehold£370,000
16 Jul 202518, Hayday Close, Kidlington, OX5 1FSTerracedLeasehold£171,000
24 Mar 202664, The Paddocks, Kidlington, OX5 1TETerracedFreehold£350,000
16 Jul 202546, The Paddocks, Kidlington, OX5 1TESemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the OX5 1FX postcode area, located within Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX5 1FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Fletcher Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX5 1FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX5 1FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPaternoster Farm Shop107 Cassington Road, Yarnton, OX5 1QBWalking directions to Paternoster Farm Shop
0.3 miBudgensWoodstock Road, Cherwell, OX5 1PLWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miMace98 Woodstock Road, Kidlington, OX5 1PLWalking directions to Mace

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 OX5 1FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Smith

Kidlington West - 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
WardKidlington WestE05010933
ParishYarntonE04008094
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Begbroke, Yarnton & Water EatonE02005939
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 019DE01028512
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2010-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX5 1FX

Is OX5 1FX (Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton) safe?

The area around OX5 1FX records about 53 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX5 1FX?

The median sale price around OX5 1FX in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £375,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX5 1FX?

There is 1 school close to OX5 1FX, including William Fletcher Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX5 1FX?

OX5 1FX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,902 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX5 1FX (Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX5 1FX is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Smith (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.