Saxel Close Aston, West Oxfordshire
52 addresses across 3 postcodes (OX18), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600875.
- Sales: 91 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £457,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 22, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Combe (Oxon), about 14.1 km (8.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 52 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bampton Surgery, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 | 2 | £457,500 | £440,000 | £475,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £386,000 | £386,000 | £386,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £480,000 | £470,000 | £490,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £533,750 | £487,500 | £580,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £368,000 | £350,000 | £392,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £468,000 | £468,000 | £468,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £444,000 | £444,000 | £444,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £386,500 | £375,000 | £398,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £412,000 | £412,000 | £412,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £384,975 | £312,000 | £450,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £300,000 | £266,500 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 24 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 9 OX18 2EB | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 4 OX18 2EB | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 26 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £386,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | 49 OX18 2EB | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2023 | 7 OX18 2EB | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2022 | 44 OX18 2EB | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 31 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £487,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2021 | 24 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 36 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £392,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 22 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2020 | 12 OX18 2EB | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 23 OX18 2EB | Detached | £468,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2018 | 19 OX18 2EB | Detached | £444,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2017 | 25 OX18 2EB | Detached | £398,000 | |
| 3 May 2017 | 24 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2016 | 46 OX18 2EB | Detached | £412,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 33 OX18 2EB | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2014 | 4 OX18 2EB | Detached | £389,950 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 34 OX18 2EB | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 8 OX18 2EB | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 44 OX18 2EB | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2013 | 27 OX18 2EB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 10 OX18 2EB | Detached | £266,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 29 OX18 2EB | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 4 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £288,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2011 | 17 OX18 2EB | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2010 | 36 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 43 OX18 2EB | Detached | £298,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 45 OX18 2EB | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2008 | 32 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2008 | 38 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2007 | 32 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £229,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 41 OX18 2EB | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2006 | 17 OX18 2EB | Detached | £279,950 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 25 OX18 2EB | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 24 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 21 OX18 2EB | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2005 | 26 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 45 OX18 2EB | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 31 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £245,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 36 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 49 OX18 2EB | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 50 OX18 2EB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 20 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 42 OX18 2EB | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2003 | 6 OX18 2EB | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 12 OX18 2EB | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 24 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 32 OX18 2EB | Semi-detached | £172,500 |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (26); House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (29); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (28); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 1 Saxel Close, Aston
- 8, Saxel Close, Aston
- 10, Saxel Close, Aston
- 11, Saxel Close, Aston
- 12, Saxel Close, Aston
- 17, Saxel Close, Aston
- 19, Saxel Close, Aston
- 23, Saxel Close, Aston
- 24, Saxel Close, Aston
- 25, Saxel Close, Aston
- 27, Saxel Close, Aston
- 29, Saxel Close, Aston
- 30, Saxel Close, Aston
- 33, Saxel Close, Aston
- 34, Saxel Close, Aston
- 39, Saxel Close, Aston
- 42, Saxel Close, Aston
- 43, Saxel Close, Aston
- 45, Saxel Close, Aston
- 46, Saxel Close, Aston
- 48, Saxel Close, Aston
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 (25% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Aston 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 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 2EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| OX18 2DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| OX18 2FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 66 m and 69 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX18 2DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX18 2EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX18 2FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Combe (Oxon) 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Hanborough 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foxwood Aston | 50 m |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 77.6 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bampton Surgery | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Bampton Health Care LTD | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Church Green Dental Practice | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Witney Police Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Bampton Cashzone | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 150 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cote Baptist Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cote Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rickless Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Ditcham Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Barleypark Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Claywell Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Shifford Lock Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Boys Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 51 | 52 |
1 of the street's 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky's After School Club - Aston And Cote School OX18 2DU | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Aston And Cote Community Lunch Club OX18 2DU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| OCC Catering OX18 2DU | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Red Lion OX18 2DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Gilt Edge Events OX18 2DL | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Aston Community Shop OX18 2DL | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foxwood Close (16); On or near Marsh Furlong (7); On or near Pound Field Road (5); On or near Cote Road (3); On or near Woodbridge Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- OX18 2EB: 50 addresses
- OX18 2DU: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- OX18 2FS: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Florey Place · Pound Field Road · Bowsher Way · Luckett Close · Foxwood Close · Foxwood Close · Marsh Furlong · Woodbridge Close · Manor Close · Cote Road · Church Lane · Bull Lane
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.