Postcode OX5 3HQ is located in a rural village, within the Fringford and Heyfords ward of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year. The nearest station is Tackley, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is South Green.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has an average 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.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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.
The average income per household in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £74,226 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX5 3HQ.
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX5 3HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tackley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Green | Small | Walking directions to South Green |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Fringford and Heyfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £587,500 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £375,000 | £373 |
| Terraced | 13 | £356,000 | £357 |
| Flats | 3 | £260,000 | £287 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £499,498 | £265,000 | £309,998 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £240,000 | £333,495 | £301,498 |
| 2018 | £525,000 | £275,000 | £395,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £502,498 | £302,000 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £350,000 | £331,998 | £374,998 |
| 2021 | £515,000 | £225,000 | £360,995 | £345,995 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £287,500 | £385,000 | £369,995 |
| 2023 | £487,500 | £275,000 | £425,000 | £392,495 |
| 2024 | £612,750 | £270,000 | £407,500 | £333,125 |
| 2025 | £590,000 | £124,000 | £392,500 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £275,000 | £375,000 | £365,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319 | £309 | £340 | £349 |
| 2017 | £340 | £257 | £346 | £332 |
| 2018 | £331 | £287 | £325 | £329 |
| 2019 | £327 | £270 | £315 | £324 |
| 2020 | £311 | £178 | £330 | £320 |
| 2021 | £336 | £265 | £338 | £335 |
| 2022 | £357 | £399 | £378 | £364 |
| 2023 | £392 | £246 | £350 | £336 |
| 2024 | £374 | £206 | £376 | £352 |
| 2025 | £394 | £158 | £398 | £357 |
| 2026 | £362 | £287 | £371 | £409 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX5 3HQ.
In the OX5 3HQ postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX5 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kirtlington Post Office Stores | Oxford Close, Cherwell, OX5 3HD | Walking directions to Kirtlington Post Office Stores |
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 OX5 3HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Conway
Fringford & Heyfords - Elected 7 May 2026
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX5 3HQ records about 35 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX5 3HQ in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £475,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to OX5 3HQ, including Kirtlington Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OX5 3HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,039 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 OX5 3HQ is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jean Conway (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.