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OX2 Area Report

Cherwell

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

£617,439
Median Price
Postcode district (OX2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (OX2)
7
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OX2

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
5.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
6.1
Climate Resilience
6.5

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (OX2)

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

82
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). OX2 spans 4 local authorities; Cherwell is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the OX2-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

3
Primary
3
Independent
1
Special
7
Within 1 mile

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

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OX2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£930,000
512 sales
Semi-detached
£610,000
597 sales
Terraced
£650,000
571 sales
Flat
£365,000
690 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 OX2 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
6.5/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
6.5/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
Article 4 DirectionGreen BeltSSSIAir Quality Management AreaSpecial Area of Conservation
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (3)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (7)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
7
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may 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

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

15/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:14 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.1°C
Avg Temperature
803mm
Annual Rainfall
2736h
Sunshine/Year
20.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: November
Driest: August
Now: 12.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 91%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
The MedleyPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Medley Manor Farm CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Medley Sailing ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The PerchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
SerendipityRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
244g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 56.5%imports 30.3%wind 6.2%biomass 4.6%nuclear 2.4%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

56m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 56m 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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