Stable Close Finmere, Cherwell
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK18), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6801366.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £660,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 6).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 G; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 74% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 11.1 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Swan Practice, about 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £742,500 | £742,500 | £742,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £605,000 | £605,000 | £605,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £592,500 | £592,500 | £592,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £452,000 | £452,000 | £452,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £472,500 | £470,000 | £475,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £497,475 | £456,000 | £499,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2021 | LEDBURY HOUSE MK18 4AD | Detached | £742,500 | |
| 15 May 2020 | 10 MK18 4AD | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 14 MK18 4AD | Semi-detached | £605,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 1 MK18 4AD | Detached | £592,500 | |
| 12 May 2017 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £570,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 4 MK18 4AD | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | DOVECOTE BARN MK18 4AD | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 3 May 2013 | 3 MK18 4AD | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 5 MK18 4AD | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 1 MK18 4AD | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2008 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 10 MK18 4AD | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2007 | 7 MK18 4AD | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 18 Jun 2007 | 6 MK18 4AD | Detached | £456,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2004 | 3 MK18 4AD | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 8 MK18 4AD | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 5 MK18 4AD | Detached | £339,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2003 | DOVECOTE BARN MK18 4AD | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £343,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2003 | 12 MK18 4AD | Detached | £344,950 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | LEDBURY HOUSE MK18 4AD | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 14 MK18 4AD | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | GRAFTON HOUSE MK18 4AD | Detached | £477,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £352,500 | |
| 2 Sep 2002 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2002 | 1 MK18 4AD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2001 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2001 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £257,000 | |
| 10 Jun 1999 | 5 MK18 4AD | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 4 Mar 1999 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 1 Oct 1998 | 1 MK18 4AD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 29 May 1997 | 10 MK18 4AD | Detached | £177,450 | New build. |
| 21 May 1997 | 6 MK18 4AD | Detached | £194,000 | New build. |
| 2 May 1997 | 12 MK18 4AD | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 1 MK18 4AD | Detached | £211,500 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 1997 | 14 MK18 4AD | Semi-detached | £187,450 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 1997 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, 2 MK18 4AD | Detached | £201,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 1997 | 3 MK18 4AD | Detached | £192,500 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 1997 | 5 MK18 4AD | Detached | £187,000 | New build. |
| 3 Jan 1997 | 16 MK18 4AD | Detached | £189,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 167 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1996-2002 (10); 2007 onwards (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cherwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (24% of about 540 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK18 4AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK18 4AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 111 m and 118 m above sea level (116 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK18 4AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK18 4AS | 94% | 74% | 74% | 3% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Bicester Village 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Kings Sutton 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chinalls Close Finmere | 100 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 50.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Swan Practice | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jardines Pharmacy | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Lion House Dental Practice | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Brackley Cottage Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Brackley Police Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,780 m² | 390 m |
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lingcroft's Plantation | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Finmere Plantation | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Grassy Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Stonepit Spinney | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Townsend Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finmere Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stable Close (3); On or near Fulwell Road (1); On or near Chinalls Close (1); On or near Ushercombe View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 7 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.
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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.