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OX16 Area Report

Cherwell

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£286,506
Median Price
Postcode district (OX16)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (OX16)
14
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OX16

Rental Yield
5.2
Price Growth
5.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.4
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (OX16)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

345
Crimes/month
45
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Cherwell)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Cherwell has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
8
education
6
health
8
crime
7
housing
5
environment
8

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cherwell (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the OX16-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£352,403
Cherwell average
+1.9%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£570,007
Detached
£350,256
Semi-Detached
£289,979
Terraced
£171,428
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £159,528
01/12/2003: £169,482
01/12/2004: £189,265
01/12/2005: £194,677
01/12/2006: £213,241
01/12/2007: £228,289
01/12/2008: £198,994
01/12/2009: £204,045
01/12/2010: £209,332
01/12/2011: £209,180
01/12/2012: £216,015
01/12/2013: £231,292
01/12/2014: £253,344
01/12/2015: £279,360
01/12/2016: £286,500
01/12/2017: £295,363
01/12/2018: £291,826
01/12/2019: £276,643
01/12/2020: £301,107
01/12/2021: £314,203
01/12/2022: £349,719
01/12/2023: £332,153
01/12/2024: £345,806
01/12/2025: £352,403
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

10
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
14
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OX16 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£410,000
1,007 sales
Semi-detached
£292,000
1,410 sales
Terraced
£250,000
1,104 sales
Flat
£159,000
720 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cherwell. For the headline OX16 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.9%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Cherwell
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,867/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Banbury
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade I
    2
    Grade II*
    40
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    75/100

    Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

    Within ½ mile:34 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.5°C
    Avg Temperature
    784mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2686h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.4 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: September
    Driest: August
    Now: 14.8°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 75%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    88%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    Highmarket HouseCaring Premises
    5/5
    Saveway TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5
    Cockhorse Service StationRetailers - other
    5/5
    St Marys PlaygroupOther catering premises
    5/5
    Helga Foods LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    102m
    Highabove sea level

    At 102m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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