About Charney Bassett

Charney Bassett is a small village located in Oxfordshire, within the OX12 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Bicester and is situated in the Vale of the White Horse, an area known for its rolling countryside. The village is composed of a modest collection of homes, with a few local amenities including a pub and a village hall. The surrounding landscape features open fields and farmland, typical of the rural character of the region. The village has a long history, with records indicating its existence in the Domesday Book of 1086. It remains a quiet, community-focused settlement, with residents enjoying a peaceful rural lifestyle. The proximity to Bicester provides access to larger services and transport links, including the railway station, while still maintaining a distinct village atmosphere. Charney Bassett is a typical example of a traditional English village in Oxfordshire.

School Ratings in Charney Bassett

Families in Charney Bassett have access to 18 local schools. Stockham Primary School and Fitzwaryn School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charney Bassett

Homes sell for an average of £415K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £525K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charney Bassett

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Charney Bassett, with 14 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charney Bassett

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Charney Bassett among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Charney Bassett

Charney Bassett 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 5,411 sales

Average Price £415K
£100 — £11.62M
Detached £525K 1,990
Semi £343K 1,543
Terraced £299K 973
Flat £223K 696

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
1 Secondary
2 Other
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney Primary Good 1.9 miles John Blandy Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Grove Church of England School Primary 2.7 miles Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Millbrook Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Longworth Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Buckland Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.2 miles Fitzwaryn School Outstanding 3.6 miles Stockham Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.8 miles Charlton Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles St Nicholas CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles St Hugh's School 4.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Charney Bassett IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Charney Bassett 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
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
6/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
7,551 Children (0-15) 19%
23,881 Working Age 60%
11,071 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9% 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 Charney Bassett 131 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Charney Bassett 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.

63 Violence & Sexual Offences
14 Other Theft
13 Criminal Damage & Arson
11 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Burglary
9 Public Order
3 Other Crime
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Shoplifting
1 Vehicle Crime
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

Appleford Train Station 8.6 miles
Radley Train Station 8.9 miles
Culham Train Station 8.9 miles
Didcot Parkway Train Station 9.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lyford 0.6 miles West Hanney 1.8 miles Denchworth 1.9 miles East Hanney 2 miles Pusey 2.2 miles Bow 2.5 miles Stanford in the Vale 2.6 miles Gainfield 2.6 miles Hinton Waldrist 2.6 miles Southmoor 2.6 miles Goosey 2.6 miles Garford 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Vale of White Horse
County Oxfordshire
Ward Wantage & Grove Brook
Constituency Wantage
Parish Grove
Region South East

Streets in OX12 30 shown View all streets

A338 1 A417 1 Adkin Way 4 Albermarle Drive 1 Albert Beckhelling Drive 1 Aldworth Avenue 2 Aldworth Close 2 Alfred Street 1 Alfreds Place 1 Alfredston Place 2 Allen Close 2 Anderson Place 2 Angel Walk 1 Anvil Paddock 1 Appletons 2 Arbery Arcade 1 Ardington Lane 2 Armitage Drive 1 Arnold Way 1 Ashdown Way 1 Ashfields Close 1 Ashfields Lane 1 B4001 2 B4494 2 B4507 1 Badgers Drive 1 Badgers Gardens 1 Bailey Close 1 Bakery Lane 2 Bankside 1

Postcodes in OX12 50 shown View all postcodes

OX12 0AA OX12 0AB OX12 0AD OX12 0AE OX12 0AF OX12 0AG OX12 0AH OX12 0AJ OX12 0AL OX12 0AN OX12 0AP OX12 0AQ OX12 0AR OX12 0AS OX12 0AT OX12 0AU OX12 0AW OX12 0AX OX12 0AY OX12 0AZ OX12 0BA OX12 0BD OX12 0BG OX12 0BH OX12 0BJ OX12 0BL OX12 0BN OX12 0BP OX12 0BQ OX12 0BS OX12 0BT OX12 0BU OX12 0BW OX12 0BX OX12 0BY OX12 0BZ OX12 0DA OX12 0DB OX12 0DD OX12 0DE OX12 0DF OX12 0DG OX12 0DH OX12 0DJ OX12 0DL OX12 0DN OX12 0DP OX12 0DQ OX12 0DR OX12 0DS