Area Analysis Cherwell, South East

OX27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX27 postcode area.

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Population

3,532

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,467 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

OX27 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £520k. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

home £520,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX27 is a postcode district in Cherwell, South East, covering 354 active and 47 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OX27 (47%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX27 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OX27 are around £520k, down 9.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across OX27 is moderate at 90 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences145
Other theft36
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Good175 pupils
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Fritwell Church of England Primary School

Good147 pupils
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Fringford Church of England Primary School

Good100 pupils
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St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils
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The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils
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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils
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Gagle Brook Primary School

Good93 pupils
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The Swan School

436 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Post Office
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Marsh Gibbon Sports & Social Club
  • The Sow & Pigs
  • The Fox Inn
  • The Trigger Pond
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Eurogarages t/a Asda on the move at Cherwell Valley
  • G B Wrighton & Son
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food
  • WHS
  • Costa Drive Through
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Butchers Arms
  • The Muddy Duck
  • The Red Lion Partnership
  • The White Lion
  • Chow Asian
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pret
  • Turkish Delight