Orchard Close Eynsham, West Oxfordshire
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX29), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43604344.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £865,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 7).
- 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 950 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eynsham Medical Group, about 370 m away.
- People: About 920 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 | £865,000 | £865,000 | £865,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £985,000 | £985,000 | £985,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £665,000 | £655,000 | £675,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £831,250 | £720,000 | £942,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £534,998 | £499,995 | £570,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £655,000 | £655,000 | £655,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £392,500 | £392,500 | £392,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £497,500 | £497,500 | £497,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | 17 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £865,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 2 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 21 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £985,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 11 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £655,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 2 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2019 | 28 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £942,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2019 | 7 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2016 | 22 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 2 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £499,995 | |
| 10 Jun 2013 | 17 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2010 | 21 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £655,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2009 | 7 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2007 | 18 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £497,500 | |
| 2 Oct 2006 | 19 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2005 | 3 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 5 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £419,950 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | 28 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 2 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 15 Jan 1999 | 6 OX29 4EZ | Terraced | £124,950 | |
| 15 Apr 1998 | 5 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1997 | 1 OX29 4EZ | Detached | £225,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 156 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
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 (24% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Eynsham 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.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 63 m and 67 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX29 4EZ | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| OX29 4HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hanborough 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawthorn Road Eynsham | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 69.8 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eynsham Medical Group | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Eynsham | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Eynsham Police Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,690 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,090 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Eynsham Abbey (site of), a scheduled monument, 250 m south-west. 76 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eynsham Abbey (site of) | Scheduled monument | 250 m south-west |
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south-west |
| Eynsham market cross | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-west |
| Swinford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Blenheim Palace | World Heritage Site | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Further Clay Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Marlborough Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Stroud Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Great Plain | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Lords's Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsham Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bartholomew School | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head OX29 4HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| The Meet Point Coffee Ltd OX29 4LA | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Ready Steady Spice OX29 4LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| The White Hart OX29 4LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Beech Court Nursing Home OX29 4LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Jessie's Art Shed OX29 4HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| The Cherry Tree OX29 4JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Lyall & Co OX29 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Corner House OX29 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| The Co-op OX29 4HA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Red Lion Hotel OX29 4HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2026 |
| The Market Garden OX29 4JX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Snax OX29 4JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Cricks Butchers OX29 4JX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| Rainbow House OX29 4JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazeldene Close (17); On or near High Street (8); On or near Oxford Road (7); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (3); On or near Newland Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Swan Hotel (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, OX29 4PE) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Eynsham Baptist Church (retailers - other, OX29 4HT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 25 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Red Lion Hotel (pub/bar/nightclub, OX29 4HW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 25 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Queen Street · Bitterell · Tanners Lane · Queens Lane · Queen's Close · High Street · Cassington Road · Newland Close · Hazeldene Close · Cobbetts Close · Hawthorn Road · Mill Street Mews
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.