Circular Road Cherwell
194 addresses across 23 postcodes (OX25,OX26), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 6800358.
- Energy: 173 homes have an energy certificate (A: 15, B: 148, C: 10).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 53 of its 201 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alchester Medical Group, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 1,430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
173 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, detached (87); House, mid-terrace (54); House, end-terrace (17). Built: 2022 (35); 2017 (34); 2019 (30). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (78).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cherwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (24% of about 1,670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Block C Postal addresses 13 to 36 Roberts Drive Ambrosden OX25 2AW, permissioned (370 m)
- 20-26 Graven Hill Road Ambrosden Bicester OX25 2BF, permissioned (390 m)
- Plots 416-425 Phase 3A And Phase 3B Zone 1 Graven Hill Road Ambrosden, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Plots 416-425 Phase 3A And Phase 3B Zone 1 Graven Hill Road Ambrosden, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Development Site South And Adjacent Building E2 Graven Hill Road Ambrosden, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Mod Bicester Building E2 Graven Hill Road Ambrosden, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX25 2AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BE | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| OX25 2DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2AX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| OX25 2DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX26 6HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| OX25 2DE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX25 2EL | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 201 addresses are between 66 m and 102 m above sea level (74 m on average); the ground rises about 37 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX25 2AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BB | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| OX25 2BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BE | 93% | 93% | 93% | 4% |
| OX25 2BF | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| OX25 2BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BN | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| OX25 2BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2BY | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| OX25 2BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2DB | 92% | 92% | 92% | 8% |
| OX25 2DD | 89% | 89% | 89% | 11% |
| OX25 2DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX25 2EL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OX25 2LD | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| OX26 6HF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bicester Village 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anniversary Avenue Graven Hill | 340 m |
| Car parks | Bicester Park and Ride | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.2 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alchester Medical Group | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Causeway Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Bicester Community Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Waddesdon Police Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 9 Sheep Street Lloyds Bank | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,070 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Bicester Allotments 6,750 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement, a scheduled monument, 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Alchester Roman parade ground, access road and marching camp | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ambrosden churchyard cross | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Graven Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Gravenhill Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Blackthorn Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Foxey Leys Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Jasper's Copse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Weir Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 148 | 201 |
53 of the street's 201 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cherwell: see them on the Cherwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graven Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langford Village Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Five Acres Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitelands Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WineRack OX25 2DR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Esquires Coffee OX25 2DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Fresh Start Catering at Graven Hill Primary School OX25 2BF | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westacott Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OX25 2AW: 24 addresses of 58 in the postcode
- OX25 2BE: 21 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- OX25 2BH: 16 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- OX25 2DA: 13 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- OX25 2BQ: 12 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- OX25 2AX: 11 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- OX25 2BG: 11 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- OX25 2AY: 9 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- OX25 2BN: 9 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- OX25 2AZ: 8 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- OX25 2BF: 8 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- OX25 2DB: 8 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- OX25 2BZ: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- OX25 2BY: 6 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- OX25 2BD: 5 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- OX25 2BJ: 5 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- OX25 2DD: 4 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- OX25 2LD: 4 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- OX26 6HF: 4 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- OX25 2BB: 3 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- OX25 2DE: 3 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- OX25 2BA: 2 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- OX25 2EL: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pioneer Road · Friend Way · Westacott Road · West Circular Road · Roberts Drive · Silibaravi Drive · A41 · Graven Hill Road · West Circular Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.