Tapper Crescent Bodicote, Cherwell
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6823999.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cherwell costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hightown Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2026 (3); 2025 (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 C (32% of about 850 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bodicote House, not permissioned (290 m)
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 122 m above sea level.
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Banbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Kings Sutton 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Heyford 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yarrow Road Bodicote | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Banbury Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 54 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hightown Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Peak Pharmacy | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cherwell Heights Dental Care | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Foscote Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Banbury Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Atm | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 31 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,110 m² | 110 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) south. 36 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crouch Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Withycombe Covert | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Coates's Spinney | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Cobbler's Pits Spinney | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Grimsbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Grimsbury Woodland Reserve | Wood | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 Cherwell: see them on the Cherwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Longford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Grange Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wykham Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Futures Institute Banbury | Secondary | 14–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Banbury OX15 4AB | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Greggs OX15 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Saltway Day Nursery (Complete Childcare) OX15 4UJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| The Pavillion (The Willows) OX15 4BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2018 |
| The Smiley Chef OX15 4BN | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Butler’s Catering Service’s OX15 4BN | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Speedwell Road (23); On or near Maple Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Cherwell Gate · Salt Way · Maple Close · Oxford Road · Park End · Speedwell Road · Poplar Close · Willow Road · Wheatley Close · Blackwell Drive · Merlin Close · Reedmace Road
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.