Where Urban Living Meets Country Lifestyle

Oxfordshire is renowned for its heritage, centred around a long and illustrious history. Home to the City of Dreaming Spires, Motorsport Valley and Science Vale, and recognised for its world-class science and information assets where vibrant urban living meets relaxed country lifestyle.

1. One of the top 3 global innovation ecosystems, 1 of only 3 net contributors to the treasury, delivering £21 billion per year to the national output. [MHCLG]

2. Higher than average education attainment with 57.9% of people having a degree equivalent qualification vs the national average of 40.3%. [Oxfordshire Plan 2050]

3. One of the strongest economies nationally; 83.6% of economically active people compared to national average of 79.4%; total output (GVA) of £21.9 billion. [NOMIS]

4. Population in Oxfordshire is forecasted to grow by 19% from 691,700 in 2019  to 822,200 in 2027. [ONS]

5. Oxford-Cambridge ‘arc’ contributes £111 billion to UK economy annually, rising to £2.5 trillion with a target to build a million new homes by 2050. [MHCLG]

6. The ‘Golden Triangle’ of the UK, currently worth £74bn annually, achieving impressive business growth across digital technology, innovation, life sciences, medicine, education sectors and more. [OxLep] 

7. UK’s Silicon Valley runs along the M4 corridor from Thames Valley to Berkshire, grew from £170 to £184 billion between 2016 and 2018, two and a half times faster than the wider UK economy. [MHCLG]

8. A high-quality place to live, ranking 7.87 out of 10 for life satisfaction, compared to a South East average of 7.76 and England average of 7.68. [ONS]

Oxford is widely recognised as one of the prettiest cities around, attracting more than 7 million visitors per year. It is also an economic powerhouse and a global name in education, research and technology, accounting for jobs growth of 4% year-on-year – 4th largest in the UK. 

[Oxford City Council]

Oxford

Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’.

  • The iconic University of Oxford, perhaps the most well-known destination in Oxfordshire, is the number one ranked University in the World. It generates more technology spin-outs than any other UK University and is the oldest university in the English speaking world. [Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018]
  • Population & Growth: 152,450 in 2019 to 156,102 in 2028 [ONS]
  • Average House Price: £532,149 (8% up on the previous year and 6% up on the 2017 peak of £502,267; up 308% in the last 2 decades [Rightmove]
  • House Building Quota: 1,400 new homes per annum [Oxford City Plan 2036]
  • Distance to: London Paddington 60 minutes, Birmingham 70 minutes, Heathrow Airport 90 minutes 
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Bicester

Bicester is a town and civil parish in the Cherwell district of northeastern Oxfordshire. This historic market centre is one of the fastest growing towns in Oxfordshire and in 2014 was awarded Garden Town status.

  • Bicester is probably most know for its famous Bicester Village Designer Shopping Outlet – one of the most popular tourist destination in the UK bringing in over 6 million visitors every year.
  • Population & Growth: 32,835 [2019 – ONS] expected to grow to 70,400 by 2027 – an increase of 114% [oxfordshire.gov]
  • Average House Price: £517,115 (Jan 2021) – a steady increase from Oct 2020 of 17.6% [Rightmove]
  • First awarded Garden Town status in December 2014, the town has been acknowledged as a key area for growth in the UK, receiving central government funding to provide a range of desirable and innovative new homes, located in well planned, healthy communities, with plenty of access to green spaces.
  • Development has been favoured by its proximity to junction 9 of the M40 motorway linking it to London, Birmingham and Banbury.
  • Distance to: London Marylebone 50 minutes, Birmingham 70 minutes, London Luton Airport 60 minutes, Heathrow Airport 50 minutes 
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Banbury

Banbury is a historic market town on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. It is a significant commercial and retail centre for the surrounding area of north Oxfordshire and southern parts of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire which are predominantly rural.

  • Banbury is one of the most affordable areas to live in Oxfordshire, whilst still retaining it’s affluent links to Oxfordshire and having great transport links into Oxford and London.
  • Population & Growth: 62,000 in 2017 to 72,200 by 2027 – an increase of 16.5% [oxfordshire.gov]
  • Average House Price: £264,307 (Jan 2021). House prices have remained very stable in the area over the last 6 months.
  • 1,100 new homes being built on the North-West edge of the town (May 2021) [cherwell.gov]
  • Distance to: London Marylebone 60 minutes, Birmingham 60 minutes, London Luton Airport 70 minutes, Heathrow Airport 60 minutes 

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