Hicks Close Hailey, West Oxfordshire
6 addresses across 1 postcode (OX29), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600474.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £875,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 E; 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 Finstock, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Delly Green, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 113 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windrush Medical Practice, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £296,500 | £296,500 | £296,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 5 OX29 9TB | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2010 | 3 OX29 9TB | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | 3 OX29 9TB | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 5 OX29 9TB | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 1 OX29 9TB | Detached | £296,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 153 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 E (24% of about 500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hailey Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- GIERNELS FARM COTTAGE, grade II
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
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 6 addresses are between 111 m and 113 m above sea level (112 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX29 9TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Charlbury 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitings Lane Hailey | 150 m |
| Car parks | Woodford Way Carpark | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Woolgate Car Park | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 73.4 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Windrush Medical Practice | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Witney Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Witney Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Fraser Group - Cannon Pool Cashzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Delly Green 910 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Blenheim Palace | World Heritage Site | 9 km (5.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Job's Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Saint John's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| The Horseshoe | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Corner Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Breakhill Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Cogges Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Witney Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Grange OX29 9UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Lamb And Flag OX29 9UB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Hailey Church Of England Primary School OX29 9UB | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Towns End (4); On or near New Road (4); On or near Giernalls Road (3); On or near Delly Hill (2); On or near Middletown (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 9 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
- OX29 9TB: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Fishers Close · Middletown · New Road · Florey's Close · Delly Hill · Towns End · Giernalls Road · Delly End · Church Lane
All the streets in OX29 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.