Orchard Ground Fifield, West Oxfordshire
8 addresses across 1 postcode (OX7), about 40 m long. USRN 43604592.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 4.1 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 149 to 153 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 Wychwood Surgery, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £326,000 | £326,000 | £326,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 4 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2023 | 3 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 7 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £326,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2010 | 6 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2007 | 6 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 3 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | APPLE TREE COTTAGE, 1 OX7 6HG | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | APPLE TREE COTTAGE, 1 OX7 6HG | Detached | £129,000 | |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 6 OX7 6HG | Semi-detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (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 C (28% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- THE 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 8 addresses are between 149 m and 153 m above sea level (151 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX7 6HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shipton 3,900 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Kingham 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Ascott-Under-Wychwood 1,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stow Road Fifield | 170 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 65.6 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wychwood Surgery | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Badham Pharmacy Limited | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Milton Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Moore Cottage Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Stow-on-the-Wold, Police Station | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Milton u Wychwood, Milton Under Wychwood Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7.3 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,470 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south-west |
| Fifield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m east |
| Idbury Camp hillfort | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Workham Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Coombe's Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Herbert's Heath | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Barrett's Brake | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Round Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotswold Merrymouth Inn OX7 6HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Merrymouth Inn OX7 6HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (1); On or near Church Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
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
- OX7 6HG: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Church Street · High Street · Church Street · Stow Road · Quarry Ground
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.