Oakey Close Alvescot, West Oxfordshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX18), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43604305.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £540,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, 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 C; Band D in West Oxfordshire costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 66% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 14.5 km (9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadshires Health Centre, about 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% 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 vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £477,500 | £477,500 | £477,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £468,000 | £468,000 | £468,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £372,500 | £365,000 | £380,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £197,500 | £175,000 | £220,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £195,000 | £150,000 | £205,000 |
| 1995 | 3 | £157,000 | £145,000 | £183,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | 6 OX18 2PX | Other | £880,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Apr 2021 | 11 OX18 2PX | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2020 | 4 OX18 2PX | Detached | £477,500 | |
| 19 Feb 2015 | 11 OX18 2PX | Detached | £468,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 6 OX18 2PX | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2012 | 10 OX18 2PX | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2009 | 11 OX18 2PX | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | 9 OX18 2PX | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 11 OX18 2PX | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 4 Jun 1997 | 1 OX18 2PX | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 3 OX18 2PX | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | 6 OX18 2PX | Detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 1996 | 11 OX18 2PX | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1996 | 8 OX18 2PX | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 13 Oct 1995 | 5 OX18 2PX | Detached | £183,000 | New build. |
| 22 Sep 1995 | 9 OX18 2PX | Detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jan 1995 | 10 OX18 2PX | Detached | £157,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 162 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 C (23% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Alvescot Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Park Farm, Lower End, Alvescot: up to 5 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Park Farm Lower End Alvescot Oxfordshire OX18 2QA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (100 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX18 2PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX18 2QA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 78 m and 79 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX18 2PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX18 2QA | 98% | 66% | 66% | 2% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Shipton 3,900 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Alvescot | 380 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 80.5 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Broadshires Health Centre | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Oxfordshire Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Unit 12/13 The Tower Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Carterton Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Centrum Square, Shilton Park Cashzone | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,900 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,500 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 26 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 Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Iron Age settlement centring 500m SW of Black Bourton | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwell Pond | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Long Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Garson's Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| The Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Hill Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Pumphouse Plantation | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pemscott Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 6 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
Nearby streets
Chestnut View · Mitchell Terrace · Thorpes Field · Pemscott Close · Lower End
All the streets in OX18 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.