About Charlton-on-Otmoor

Charlton-on-Otmoor is a small village located in Oxfordshire, within the United Kingdom. It lies in the Vale of White Horse, just south of the town of Bicester. The village is situated near the River Otmoor, which gives it its name, and is known for its rural setting and agricultural surroundings. The area has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The village is served by the OX5 postcode area, which covers parts of central Oxfordshire. Charlton-on-Otmoor is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is close to major transport links, including the A422 and the M40 motorway, making it accessible to nearby cities such as Oxford and Birmingham. The local community is active, with a village hall and several local events throughout the year.

School Ratings in Charlton-on-Otmoor

Families in Charlton-on-Otmoor have access to 33 local schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charlton-on-Otmoor

Homes sell for an average of £479K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £392K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charlton-on-Otmoor

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Charlton-on-Otmoor, with 2 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charlton-on-Otmoor

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Charlton-on-Otmoor 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 Charlton-on-Otmoor

Charlton-on-Otmoor 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 3,081 sales

Average Price £479K
£2K — £57.52M
Detached £599K 851
Semi £392K 1,100
Terraced £370K 603
Flat £218K 379

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

23 Primary
3 Secondary
7 Other
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Dr South's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Beckley Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Woodeaton Manor School 2.9 miles Barton Park Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Oxford Montessori Schools Good 3.2 miles Bruern Abbey School 3.5 miles Graven Hill Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Five Acres Primary School Primary Good 3.7 miles Whitelands Academy Secondary Good 3.8 miles Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 3.8 miles St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Primary Good 4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Charlton-on-Otmoor IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Charlton-on-Otmoor 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
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
7,343 Children (0-15) 18%
24,931 Working Age 60%
12,101 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 17.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.4% 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 Charlton-on-Otmoor 11 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Charlton-on-Otmoor are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

6 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Shoplifting
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Public Order
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Islip Train Station 2.5 miles
Tackley Train Station 6 miles
Hanborough Train Station 8.2 miles
Combe (Oxon) Train Station 9.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Oddington 0.9 miles Fencott 0.9 miles Murcott 1.2 miles Merton 1.4 miles Noke 1.8 miles Wendlebury 2.5 miles Heathfield Village 2.6 miles Islip 2.6 miles Horton-cum-Studley 2.6 miles Weston-on-the-Green 2.6 miles Lower Arncott 3.1 miles Woodeaton 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Cherwell
County Oxfordshire
Ward Kidlington East
Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon
Parish Kidlington
Region South East

Streets in OX5 30 shown View all streets

A34 2 A4095 4 A4260 1 Akeman Close 1 Akeman Street 5 Alexander Close 1 Almond Avenue 3 Andersons Close 1 Annesley Close 1 Arncott Wood Road 1 Ash Close 1 Ashmead Way 1 Ashwell Bank Lane 1 Astley Avenue 1 Axtell Close 1 Azalea Avenue 1 B4027 2 Ball Lane 1 Balliol Close 1 Banbury Road 14 Bankside 2 Barn Close 1 Bartholomew Avenue 1 Basset Way 1 Beagles Close 2 Beech Crescent 2 Begbroke Crescent 1 Begbroke Lane 2 Belgrove Close 1 Bellenger Way 2

Postcodes in OX5 50 shown View all postcodes

OX5 1AA OX5 1AB OX5 1AD OX5 1AE OX5 1AF OX5 1AG OX5 1AH OX5 1AJ OX5 1AL OX5 1AN OX5 1AP OX5 1AQ OX5 1AR OX5 1AT OX5 1AU OX5 1AW OX5 1AX OX5 1AY OX5 1AZ OX5 1BA OX5 1BB OX5 1BD OX5 1BE OX5 1BF OX5 1BG OX5 1BH OX5 1BJ OX5 1BL OX5 1BN OX5 1BP OX5 1BQ OX5 1BS OX5 1BT OX5 1BU OX5 1BW OX5 1BX OX5 1BY OX5 1BZ OX5 1DA OX5 1DB OX5 1DD OX5 1DE OX5 1DF OX5 1DG OX5 1DH OX5 1DJ OX5 1DL OX5 1DN OX5 1DP OX5 1DQ