About Bledington

Bledington is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rolling hills and traditional stone buildings. The village is situated near the River Evenlode, which flows through the surrounding countryside. Bledington has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a notable feature and dates from the 12th century, with later additions and restorations. The village retains a rural character, with a mix of historic cottages and modern homes. It is part of the civil parish of Bledington and is served by the OX7 postcode area, which covers parts of the surrounding region.

School Ratings in Bledington

Families in Bledington have access to 12 local schools. The ACE Centre Nursery School and Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bledington

Homes sell for an average of £613K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £796K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bledington

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Burglary is the leading concern across Bledington, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bledington

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bledington among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bledington

Bledington benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,899 sales

Average Price £613K
£1K £18.04M
Detached £796K 1,270
Semi £412K 934
Terraced £372K 911
Flat £240K 445

Deprivation and Employment in Bledington IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bledington experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,165 Children (0-15) 17%
31,459 Working Age 57%
18,631 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.4% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bledington 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bledington are lower than the England and Wales average. While burglary is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Burglary
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Kingham Train Station 0.8 miles
Moreton-In-Marsh Train Station 6.8 miles
Charlbury Train Station 6.8 miles
Finstock Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Local Government

District West Oxfordshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Charlbury and Finstock
Constituency Witney
Parish Charlbury
Region South East