Postcode report
OX25 5AN Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cherwell
About OX25 5AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX25 5AN is a postcode in Fringford and Heyfords, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX25 5AN, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX25 5AN are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX25 5AN is based on Cherwell 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,460 residents, 119 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near OX25 5AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX25 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £320k from 25 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX25 5AN can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX25 5AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near OX25 5AN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about OX25 5AN
Is OX25 5AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX25 5AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX25 5AN?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX25 5AN?
LocaleIQ matched OX25 5AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX25 5AN?
The latest median sold price is £320k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX25 5AN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.