About Taston

Taston is a small village located in Oxfordshire, England, within the OX7 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional stone houses and modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape typical of this part of England. In Taston, you will find a local pub that serves as a social hub for residents. The village is situated close to larger towns, providing easy access to additional amenities and services. The community is relatively quiet, making it a suitable place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while remaining connected to nearby urban areas.

School Ratings in Taston

Families in Taston have access to 12 local schools. 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 Taston

Homes sell for an average of £613K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £796K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Taston

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Burglary is the leading concern across Taston, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Taston

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Taston 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 Taston

Taston 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 3,899 sales

Average Price £613K
£1K — £18.04M
Detached £796K 1,270
Semi £412K 934
Terraced £372K 911
Flat £240K 445

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

8 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Charlbury Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Chadlington Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Enstone Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Finstock Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.2 miles Stonesfield Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Windrush Valley School 3.7 miles Park School Good 3.7 miles Chipping Norton School Secondary 4 miles The ACE Centre Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 4.1 miles St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton Primary Good 4.1 miles Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton Primary Outstanding 4.3 miles Leafield Church of England Primary School Primary 4.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Taston IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Taston 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
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,165 Children (0-15) 17%
31,459 Working Age 57%
18,631 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.4% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.7% 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 Taston 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Taston are lower than the England and Wales average. While burglary is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Burglary
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Thames Valley Chipping Norton Visit force website →
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

Charlbury Train Station 1.3 miles
Finstock Train Station 2.6 miles
Combe (Oxon) Train Station 5.5 miles
Kingham Train Station 6.1 miles
Hanborough Train Station 6.6 miles
Tackley Train Station 8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Spelsbury 0.6 miles Dean 0.9 miles Charlbury 1.2 miles Eastend 1.4 miles Walcot 1.4 miles Fulwell 1.8 miles Chadlington 1.9 miles Brookend 1.9 miles Greenend 1.9 miles Lidstone 1.9 miles Westend 2 miles Shorthampton 2 miles

Local Government

District West Oxfordshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Charlbury and Finstock
Constituency Witney
Parish Charlbury
Region South East

Streets in OX7 30 shown View all streets

A3400 3 A361 3 A424 2 A44 12 Ackerman Road 1 Akeman Street 3 Albion Place 1 Albion Street 4 Alexandra Square 2 Ansell Way 2 Arundel View 1 Ascott Road 1 B4022 4 B4026 7 B4030 11 B4031 2 B4437 5 B4450 8 Ballard Close 1 Ballards Close 2 Banbury Hill 3 Banbury Road 9 Banbury Road Crossing 2 Bartlett Close 1 Bayliss Yard 2 Beaconsfield Farm 2 Bell Yard 3 Besbury Lane 1 Bicester Road 4 Bradleys 1

Postcodes in OX7 50 shown View all postcodes

OX7 3AA OX7 3AB OX7 3AD OX7 3AE OX7 3AF OX7 3AG OX7 3AH OX7 3AJ OX7 3AL OX7 3AN OX7 3AP OX7 3AQ OX7 3AR OX7 3AS OX7 3AT OX7 3AU OX7 3AW OX7 3AX OX7 3AY OX7 3AZ OX7 3BA OX7 3BF OX7 3BG OX7 3BJ OX7 3BL OX7 3BN OX7 3BP OX7 3BS OX7 3BT OX7 3BU OX7 3BW OX7 3BX OX7 3BY OX7 3BZ OX7 3DA OX7 3DB OX7 3DD OX7 3DE OX7 3DF OX7 3DG OX7 3DH OX7 3DJ OX7 3DL OX7 3DN OX7 3DP OX7 3DQ OX7 3DS OX7 3DT OX7 3DU OX7 3DW