About Burcot

Burcot is a small village located in Oxfordshire, within the OX14 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the River Thames, near the border with Gloucestershire, and is part of the civil parish of Burcot and Easington. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The Church of St Mary, a Grade I listed building, is a prominent feature and reflects the area’s medieval heritage. The surrounding landscape is largely rural, with open fields and scattered farmsteads contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. The village is accessible by road via the A415, which connects it to nearby towns such as Burford and Lechlade. While small in size, Burcot retains a sense of community and offers a quiet retreat in the English countryside.

School Ratings in Burcot

Families in Burcot have access to 62 local schools. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Burcot

Homes sell for an average of £502K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £583K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Burcot

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Burcot, with 25 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Burcot

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Burcot 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 Burcot

Burcot 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 6,087 sales

Average Price £502K
£1K £88.67M
Detached £583K 1,784
Semi £380K 1,623
Terraced £330K 1,384
Flat £231K 1,049

Deprivation and Employment in Burcot IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Burcot 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
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
8/10
10,569 Children (0-15) 19%
33,912 Working Age 61%
14,317 Older (60+) 26%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.7% 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 Burcot 210 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Burcot is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

93 Violence & Sexual Offences
25 Anti-Social Behaviour
20 Public Order
18 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Shoplifting
11 Other Crime
8 Burglary
6 Drugs
6 Other Theft
5 Vehicle Crime
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
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 6 stations

Culham Train Station 2.2 miles
Appleford Train Station 3.4 miles
Radley Train Station 3.4 miles
Didcot Parkway Train Station 3.9 miles
Cholsey Train Station 6 miles
Goring And Streatley Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Local Government

District Vale of White Horse
County Oxfordshire
Ward Abingdon Fitzharris
Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon
Parish Abingdon on Thames
Region South East