Olivers Close Long Hanborough, West Oxfordshire
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX29), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43654609.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £635,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- 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 Combe (Oxon), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodstock Surgery, about 3.5 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £635,000 | £635,000 | £635,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | £625,000 | £600,000 | £680,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | £672,500 | £540,000 | £880,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £565,000 | £560,000 | £570,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 17 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £635,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 16 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £625,000 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2024 | 17 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 14 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £650,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2024 | 19 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £680,000 | New build. |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 1 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £611,000 | New build. |
| 8 Mar 2024 | 2 OX29 8GL | Detached | £620,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 15 OX29 8GL | Detached | £665,000 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 12 OX29 8GL | Semi-detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 2023 | 18 OX29 8GL | Detached | £680,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2023 | 11 OX29 8GL | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 30 May 2023 | 6 OX29 8GL | Detached | £880,000 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2023 | 9 OX29 8GL | Detached | £690,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 10 OX29 8GL | Detached | £690,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2023 | 4 OX29 8GL | Terraced | £540,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 5 OX29 8GL | Terraced | £570,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 3 OX29 8GL | Terraced | £560,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2021 (18); 2022 onwards (1). 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 D (35% 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 99 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX29 8GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX29 8JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hanborough 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wynford House Long Hanborough | 60 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 70.5 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Woodstock Surgery | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hanborough Pharmacy | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 70B Main Road | 220 m |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Woodstock Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Eynsham Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,840 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ring ditch near Long Hanborough, a scheduled monument, 800 m (0.5 miles) north. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ring ditch near Long Hanborough | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Blenheim Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Blenheim Palace | World Heritage Site | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pinsley Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Brice's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Pool Head | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bagg's Bottom | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 20 |
6 of the street's 20 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 West Oxfordshire: see them on the West Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanborough Manor CofE School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| Freeland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Combe CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Hanborough Manor C Of E School OX29 8DJ | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Long Hanborough Coffee Shop OX29 8BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Off The Hook OX29 8BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| The Co-op OX29 8BD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| The George & Dragon OX29 8JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Hanborough Pre School OX29 8JG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2015 |
| Lisa Hamilton OX29 8JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Cornerstone Coffee House OX29 8JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Three Horseshoes OX29 8BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (5); On or near Riely Close (5); On or near Kents Bank (4); On or near Parking Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 The George & Dragon (pub/bar/nightclub, OX29 8JX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Riely Close · Kents Bank · Main Road · Wastie's Orchard · Roosevelt Road · Pinsley Road · Church Road
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.