Is OX16 4RZ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

216 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of OX16 4RZ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
83
Anti-social behaviour
37
Shoplifting
31
Public order
24
Other theft
12
Criminal damage & arson
11
Drugs
5
Possession of weapons
3

House prices

£353,632

Average price in Cherwell (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£290,654
Semi-detached
£352,990
Detached
£572,119
Flat / maisonette
£170,071

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for OX16 4RZ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near OX16 4RZ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near OX16 4RZ on Check Food Hygiene

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