Area guide · Cherwell

Living in Bodicote

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

At a glance

Bodicote is a village in Cherwell, South East with a population of 4,752. The average house price is £378,610 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bodicote ranks

Population

4,752

Avg House Price

£378,610

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

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)

Bodicote's detached homes (£506,543) command roughly 4.1× the price of a flat (£124,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bodicote prices have risen 13% over the last 9 years (£334,420 → £378,610).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£506,543	£460,000	23
Semi-Detached	£330,179	£320,000	25
Terraced	£310,680	£327,500	18
Flat	£124,125	£124,125	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bodicote is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Longford Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bodicote 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	4,752
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 Bodicote?

The average house price in Bodicote is £378,610 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat, with an average price of £124,125.

Is Bodicote a safe place to live?

Bodicote has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 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 Bodicote?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Bodicote?

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

How big is Bodicote?

Bodicote is a settlement in Cherwell with a population of approximately 4,752.

Most compared with

How does Bodicote stack up against its neighbours?

Adderbury and Twyford

Bodicote

House price: £566,687 · £378,610
Crime rate: 63 · 64.2
Distance: 1.5 mi

Banbury

Bodicote

House price: £453,065 · £378,610
Crime rate: 63.7 · 64.2
Distance: 1.9 mi

Bicester

Bodicote

House price: £400,967 · £378,610
Crime rate: 63.6 · 64.2
Distance: 11.9 mi

Bloxham

Bodicote

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

Bodicote

Brackley

House price: £378,610 · £377,559
Crime rate: 64.2 · 97.3
Distance: 7.6 mi

Bodicote

Buckingham

House price: £378,610 · £450,558
Crime rate: 64.2 · 59.2
Distance: 14.8 mi

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