Crossway Middle Barton, West Oxfordshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (OX7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600294.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in West Oxfordshire costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Deddington Health Centre, about 6.6 km (4.1 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,567 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,711 | £1,997 | £2,282 | £2,567 | £3,137 | £3,708 | £4,278 | £5,134 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 910 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 16 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 121 m and 122 m above sea level (122 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX7 7HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heyford 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Tackley 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Charlbury 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holliers Crescent HAR Middle Barton | 160 m |
| EV charging points | bp Pulse | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 63.8 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Deddington Health Centre | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Medipill Pharmacy | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | New Street | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Chipping Norton Community Hospital | 11.8 km (7.4 miles) |
| Police station | Charlbury Police Station | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Edward the Confessor, a listed building (Grade II*), 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Edward the Confessor | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Sandford Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Blenheim Palace | World Heritage Site | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Showell Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Worton Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Seagrave's Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Daddles Close Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Scotland Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Steep Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is 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 West Oxfordshire: see them on the West Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bartons OX7 7BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Middle Barton Sports & Social Club OX7 7EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Middle Barton Stores / Post Office OX7 7EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| The Alice Marshall Hall OX7 7BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| The Cinnamon Stick OX7 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| The Fox OX7 7BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Middle Barton Preschool OX7 7BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Middle Barton Primary School OX7 7BX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Middle Barton School Wraparound Care OX7 7BX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Washington Terrace (6); On or near Crossway (3); On or near Old Johns Close (2); On or near Frances Road (2); On or near Kirby Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 23% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- Food hygiene ratings Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Middle Barton Primary School (school/college/university, OX7 7BX) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX7 7HF: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Dorn Close · Holliers Crescent · Fleming Close · Jervis Close · Fleming Drive · Frances Road · Old Johns Close · Kirby Close · Irons Court · Washington Terrace · Woodway Road · Ballard Close
All the streets in OX7 and across West Oxfordshire.
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.