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About Bould
Bould is a small settlement located in Oxfordshire, within the OX7 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English landscape. While not a large village, Bould has a modest community and a few local homes. It is situated near other nearby settlements, offering easy access to the wider region. The surrounding area is known for its rolling fields and historic countryside, typical of the Oxfordshire countryside. Bould is not a major tourist destination but provides a sense of calm and connection to the English rural way of life.
School Ratings in Bould
There are 11 schools in and around Bould. 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 Bould
The average property price is £616K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £802K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bould
Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bould, with 1 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bould
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bould ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.
Healthcare in Bould
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Bould, the nearest being Wychwood Surgery (2.8 miles away).
Local Data for Bould
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Property Prices 3,746 sales
Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the OX7 postcode area.
Household Income in Bould ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bould is approximately £62,688 a year before tax, 13% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,932. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,932.
Businesses in Bould ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,603 active businesses based in Bould, around 68 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bould IMD 2025
Bould is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.
Crime in Bould 4 crimes · April 2026
Bould records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 4 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bould
Of the 10,273 households in and around Bould, 70% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bould.