Area guide · Cherwell

Living in Bloxham

A snapshot of life in Bloxham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bloxham is a village in Cherwell, South East with a population of 3,681. The average house price is £472,249 and the overall crime rate is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bloxham ranks

Population

3,681

Avg House Price

£472,249

Crime Rate

63.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

406 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,366.3

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bloxham's detached homes (£601,521) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£286,586).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bloxham prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£375,283 → £472,249).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£601,521	£491,250	24
Semi-Detached	£412,062	£365,000	16
Terraced	£286,586	£285,000	11
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bloxham is 63.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bloxham: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bloxham Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Warriner School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bloxham averages 406 Mbps — 306% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bloxham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	66%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,330

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,681
Median Age	45.5
Median Household Income	£33,366.3
Employment Rate	62.2%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bloxham?

The average house price in Bloxham is £472,249 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bloxham?

The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced, with an average price of £286,586.

Is Bloxham a safe place to live?

Bloxham has a recorded crime rate of 63.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bloxham?

Bloxham has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bloxham?

Average broadband download speeds in Bloxham are around 406 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.1% of premises.

How big is Bloxham?

Bloxham is a settlement in Cherwell with a population of approximately 3,681.

Most compared with

How does Bloxham stack up against its neighbours?

Adderbury and Twyford

Bloxham

House price: £566,687 · £472,249
Crime rate: 63 · 63.8
Distance: 2.6 mi

Banbury

Bloxham

House price: £453,065 · £472,249
Crime rate: 63.7 · 63.8
Distance: 3.5 mi

Bicester

Bloxham

House price: £400,967 · £472,249
Crime rate: 63.6 · 63.8
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bloxham

Bodicote

House price: £472,249 · £378,610
Crime rate: 63.8 · 64.2
Distance: 2.5 mi

Bloxham

Brackley

House price: £472,249 · £377,559
Crime rate: 63.8 · 97.3
Distance: 9.7 mi

Bloxham

Chipping Norton

House price: £472,249 · £629,572
Crime rate: 63.8 · 43.5
Distance: 9.2 mi

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