Postcode report
OX27 8AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About OX27 8AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX27 8AB is a postcode in Bicester North and Caversfield, Cherwell, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX27 8AB, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX27 8AB are health and property market signals, 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 OX27 8AB is based on Cherwell 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,250 residents, 95 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 22% 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 7/10.
For property prices near OX27 8AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £535k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX27 8AB can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 OX27 8AB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX27 8AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX27 8AB
Is OX27 8AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 OX27 8AB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX27 8AB?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX27 8AB?
LocaleIQ matched OX27 8AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX27 8AB?
The latest median sold price is £535k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX27 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.