About Minster Lovell

Minster Lovell is a small village located in Oxfordshire, England, within the OX29 postcode area. The village is known for its historical significance, particularly the remnants of Minster Lovell Hall, a 15th-century manor house that once belonged to the Lovell family. The ruins of the hall provide insight into the architectural style of the period and are set against a backdrop of the River Windrush, which adds to the village's character. The village features a number of traditional stone cottages and a parish church, St. Kenelm's, which dates back to the 12th century. The surrounding countryside offers various walking paths, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. Minster Lovell serves as a quiet retreat, making it an appealing destination for those interested in history and rural life in England.

School Ratings in Minster Lovell

Families in Minster Lovell have access to 35 local schools. Bartholomew School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Minster Lovell

Homes sell for an average of £499K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £584K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Minster Lovell

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Minster Lovell, with 6 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Minster Lovell

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Minster Lovell 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 Minster Lovell

Minster Lovell 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 4,874 sales

Average Price £499K
£1K — £15.4M
Detached £584K 2,256
Semi £362K 1,366
Terraced £343K 728
Flat £211K 166

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
4 Secondary
5 Other
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School Primary Good 0.2 miles Windrush Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles West Witney Primary School & Nursery Primary 1.7 miles Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Primary 1.9 miles Brize Norton Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Queen Emma's Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Tower Hill Community Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles The Batt Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles The Henry Box School Secondary 2.6 miles Witney Community Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles St Mary's Church of England Infant School Primary 2.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Minster Lovell IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Minster Lovell 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
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,991 Children (0-15) 18%
30,086 Working Age 59%
14,925 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.1% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.2% 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 Minster Lovell 37 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Minster Lovell 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.

19 Violence & Sexual Offences
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Other Crime
3 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Other Theft
1 Burglary
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 5 stations

Finstock Train Station 5.4 miles
Charlbury Train Station 6 miles
Combe (Oxon) Train Station 6.9 miles
Hanborough Train Station 7.7 miles
Kingham Train Station 8.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Charterville Allotments 0 yards Little Minster 0.6 miles Bushey Ground 0.6 miles Worsham 1.2 miles Asthall Leigh 1.4 miles Curbridge 1.8 miles Field Assarts 1.9 miles Asthall 2 miles Crawley 2 miles Brize Norton 2 miles Fordwells 2 miles Swinbrook 2.2 miles

Local Government

District West Oxfordshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Witney West
Constituency Witney
Parish Witney
Region South East

Streets in OX29 30 shown View all streets

A40 9 A4095 2 A415 5 Abbey Place 2 Abbey Street 1 Abelwood Road 1 Abingdon Road 9 Acre End Close 2 Acre End Street 5 Aerodrome Lane 1 Akeman Road 3 Akeman Street 2 Alice Batt Road 2 Aston Mile 2 Aston Road 2 Avenue Two 3 B4022 3 B4044 3 B4047 2 B4449 6 B4477 1 Back Lane 3 Bakers Court 2 Bampton Road 3 Bankside 2 Barlin Close 1 Barns Close 1 Barrett's Close 2 Bartholomew Close 2 Beanhill Close 2

Postcodes in OX29 50 shown View all postcodes

OX29 0AA OX29 0AB OX29 0AD OX29 0AE OX29 0AF OX29 0AG OX29 0AH OX29 0AJ OX29 0AL OX29 0AN OX29 0AP OX29 0AQ OX29 0AR OX29 0AS OX29 0AT OX29 0AU OX29 0AW OX29 0AX OX29 0AY OX29 0BD OX29 0BE OX29 0BF OX29 0BG OX29 0BH OX29 0BJ OX29 0DN OX29 0NA OX29 0NB OX29 0ND OX29 0NE OX29 0QS OX29 0RA OX29 0RB OX29 0RD OX29 0RE OX29 0RF OX29 0RG OX29 0RH OX29 0RJ OX29 0RN OX29 0RP OX29 0RQ OX29 0RR OX29 0RS OX29 0RT OX29 0RU OX29 0RW OX29 0RX OX29 0RY OX29 0RZ