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OX5 3DG

Launton and Otmoor

Cherwell

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Detailed insights for OX5 3DG

Overview

Postcode OX5 3DG is located in a rural village, within the Launton and Otmoor ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 per year. The nearest station is Tackley located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oxford Road Play Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

33%

Approximately 33.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX5 3DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX5 3DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tackley located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX5 3DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOxford Road Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Oxford Road Play Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,988.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
94.27%
Other White
4
1.43%
Irish
3
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
30.43%
Owns outright
34
29.57%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.83%
Social rents from council
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Launton and Otmoor

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Launton and Otmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Launton and Otmoor in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Launton and Otmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£560,000
Flats2£633,500
Semi-Detached35£390,000
Terraced15£350,000

10 year median price trend in Launton and Otmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launton and Otmoor.

Schools

In the OX5 3DG postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX5 3DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX5 3DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miYour Coop FoodStation Road, Bletchingdon, OX5 3DEWalking directions to Your Coop Food

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.

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
WardLaunton and OtmoorE05010934
ParishBletchingdonE04008026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Islip, Arncott & ChestertonE02005936
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 016CE01028498
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.