Area Info for Blackthorn (Oxfordshire)

Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, UK

Blackthorn is a small village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated in the South East region of the country, within the civil parish of Bicester. The village is primarily residential and rural, characterised by its traditional English countryside setting.

Location and Accessibility

Blackthorn lies approximately 2 miles north of Bicester town centre, making it accessible via local roads and public transport links. The village benefits from proximity to major roadways such as the A41, facilitating travel to nearby towns and cities including Oxford and London.

History and Development

Historically, Blackthorn was a small agricultural community. Over the years, it has experienced gradual development, with new housing and local amenities being added to accommodate its growing population. The village retains a rural charm while integrating modern facilities.

Community and Amenities

Blackthorn has a close-knit community with local amenities including a primary school, a few shops, and public houses. The village also features green spaces and recreational areas for residents and visitors.

Notable Features

While Blackthorn is primarily a residential area, it is known for its peaceful environment and scenic countryside views. Its proximity to Bicester allows residents to access larger commercial and cultural facilities easily.

Additional Information

The village is part of the Cherwell district and benefits from local government services provided by Oxfordshire County Council. It is a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of larger urban centres.
Education
School
Five Acres Primary School0.84 miles
East Hawthorn Rd, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 2SN
Launton Church of England Primary School2.04 miles
Bicester Road, Launton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 5DP
Langford Village Community School2.08 miles
Peregrine Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6SX
Longfields Primary and Nursery School2.74 miles
Longfields, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6QL
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School2.77 miles
Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 0HJ
The Cooper School3.10 miles
Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS
Glory Farm Primary School3.11 miles
Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4YJ
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester3.14 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NX
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School3.14 miles
Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF
The Bicester School3.16 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
Bicester Technology Studio3.16 miles
Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
Bardwell School3.17 miles
Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ
Brookside Primary School3.21 miles
Bucknell Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DB
Southwold County Primary School3.50 miles
Holm Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3UU
Bure Park Primary School3.56 miles
Lucerne Avenue, Bure Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3BP
Bruern Abbey School3.69 miles
Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UY
Health
Clinic
Bullingdon Outpatients1.42 miles
Patrick Haugh Road, Arncott, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ
Trust HQ2.49 miles
7-8 Talisman Business Centre, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HR
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Bicester2.78 miles
Unit 17, Crown Walk Shopping Centre, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HY
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Bicester2.80 miles
21 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6JF
Julier Centre2.95 miles
Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AE
Bicester Health Centre2.95 miles
Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AT
Montgomery House Surgery (Bicester)2.98 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Montgomery House Surgery2.98 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Victoria House Surgery3.20 miles
119 Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3EU
North Bicester Surgery3.52 miles
Bure Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3HA
Ochps5.64 miles
4 Landscape Close, Weston Business Park, Weston-On-The-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3SX
Bury Knowle Health Centre8.36 miles
Barton Surgery, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9LS
Kidlington Health Centre8.83 miles
Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AP
Morland House Surgery8.84 miles
London Road, Wheatley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1YJ
Alliance Medical Mri Service - Oxford Manor9.22 miles
The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
The Manor Hospital9.22 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
GP
Nightingale Place Surgery1.05 miles
Ambrosden Surgery, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 2RB
Nightingale Place Surgery2.08 miles
Langford Medical Practice, 9 Nightingale Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Dr G C Moncrieff and Partners2.96 miles
The Health Centre, Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AT
Dr S Brand and Partners2.98 miles
Montgomery-House Surgery, Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6HT
Victoria House Surgery3.20 miles
Victoria House, 119 Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 3EU
North Bicester Surgery3.52 miles
North Bicester Surgery, Bure Park, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 3HA
Brill Surgery4.71 miles
22 Thame Road, Brill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9SA
The Swan Practice6.47 miles
2 Vicarage Lane, Steeple Claydon, Buckingham, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2PR
Dr N H L Bryson And Partners6.79 miles
The Surgery, Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxford, OX5 2TQ
Waddesdon Surgery8.02 miles
Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, ., HP18 0LY
Long Crendon Surgery8.29 miles
New Chapel Surgery, High Street, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP18 9AF
Dr J Amery and Partners8.36 miles
Barton Surgery, Neighbourhood Centre, Underhill Circus, Barton Oxford, OX3 9LS
Dr A R Harnden & Partners8.68 miles
Morland House Surgery, London Road, Wheatley, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX33 1YJ
Dr Wallace & Partners8.69 miles
Gosford Hill Medical Centre, 167 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Kidlington, OX5 2NS
Exeter Surgery8.83 miles
Exeter Surgery, Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AP
Dr Pandher And Partners8.83 miles
Kidlington Medical Practice, Exeter Close, Kidlington, Oxon, OX5 1AP
Hospital
Bicester Community Hospital2.98 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
John Radcliffe Hospital9.11 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford9.22 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
Churchill Hospital9.79 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Warneford Hospital9.93 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Buckingham Community Hospital10.14 miles
High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Thame Community Hospital10.42 miles
East Street, Thame, OX9 3JT
Wykeham Park Day Hospital10.42 miles
Community Hospital Site, East Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JT
Brackley Community Hospital11.07 miles
Pebble Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DA
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.69 miles
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL
Foscote Court (Banbury) Trust15.88 miles
Foscote Hospital, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XP
Horton General Hospital16.04 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Abingdon Community Hospital16.46 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Witney Community Hospital17.67 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Wichellows Wharf (Mental Health Services)18.51 miles
The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TD
BMI The Saxon Clinic18.59 miles
Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Pharmacy
Jardine's Pharmacy2.08 miles
2 Nightingale Place, Langford Village, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Ahmeys Pharmacy2.71 miles
2 Market Square, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AA
Sainsbury's Pharmacy2.78 miles
Sainsbury`s Store, Manorsfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HY
Lloydspharmacy2.81 miles
34 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6LG
Boots2.84 miles
33-35 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JJ
Superdrug Chemists2.84 miles
39 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6JJ
Lloydspharmacy2.95 miles
The Old Barn, Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AE
Bicester Pharmacy3.17 miles
134 Buckingham Crescent, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4HB
Co-Op Pharmacy3.52 miles
Unit 5, Barberry Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3HA
Barton Pharmacy8.36 miles
6 Underhill Circus, Barton, Oxfordshire, OX3 9LU
The Roundway Pharmacy8.68 miles
3 The Roundway, Green Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 8DH
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd8.78 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2PE
Lloydspharmacy8.79 miles
25 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.82 miles
39 High Street, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1XX
Kidlington Pharmacy8.83 miles
Kidlington Health Centre, Exeter Close, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AP
Lloydspharmacy8.83 miles
18 The Parade, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1DB
Leisure
Park
BURE PARK3.62 miles
BECKLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.53 miles
MIDDLETON PARK (Grade II Listed)6.36 miles
KIRTLINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)6.85 miles
CLAYDON (Grade II Listed)7.03 miles
WADDESDON MANOR (Grade I Listed)7.76 miles
KIRTLINGTON QUARRY7.94 miles
SHOTOVER (Grade I Listed)8.55 miles
CRECY HILL (MANAGED BY TACKLEY PARISH COUNCIL)8.55 miles
TACKLEY WATER GARDEN (Grade II* Listed)8.91 miles
MAGDALEN QUARRY8.94 miles
ROUSHAM (Grade I Listed)9.32 miles
ROCK EDGE9.37 miles
HIGH WALL, HEADINGTON (Grade II Listed)9.54 miles
SHOTOVER9.55 miles
SNAKEMOOR9.58 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Ambrosden1.03 miles
Ploughley Road, Ambrosden, Oxfordshire, OX25 2RB
Costcutter Oxford1.91 miles
36 Bicester Road, Oxford, OX26 5DQ
Tesco Bicester (Express)2.07 miles
1 Nightingale Place, Langford Village, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Costcutter Bicester2.49 miles
23 Pioneer, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HF
ALDI Launton Road2.55 miles
Bicester, OX26 6PZ
Lidl Bicester2.58 miles
Launton Rd Retail Pk, Launton Rd, Bicester, OX26 4JQ
Iceland Bicester2.75 miles
12 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6TB
M&S Bicester Simply Food2.81 miles
44-46 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG
Sainsbury's Bicester2.82 miles
Pioneer Square, Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA
Tesco Bicester (Superstore)2.91 miles
Lakeview Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1DE
Tesco Bicester (Express)2.94 miles
10-11 Hart Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4FR
SPAR Euro Garages - Bicester3.04 miles
Spar Store, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BT
Co-op Bicester3.05 miles
Bassett Avenue, OX26 4TZ
Co-op Bicester3.21 miles
Buckingham Road, OX26 3ES
Londis Petrogas Group Uk3.42 miles
Banbury Road, Bicester, OX26 2HJ
Tesco Bicester (Express)3.48 miles
1 Holm Square, Southwold, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YQ
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport9.48 miles
London Luton Airport30.92 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport37.72 miles
Bus Stop
Chapel DEL (N)0.22 miles
Thame Road Bus Shelter (SE)0.23 miles
Thame Road Bus Shelter (NW)0.23 miles
Willow Road (SE)0.92 miles
Willow Road (NW)0.94 miles
Ploughley Road Garage (S)0.97 miles
Ploughley Road Garage (N)0.97 miles
Old Arncott Road DEL (N)1.01 miles
Birch Road (SW)1.01 miles
Old Arncott Road DEL (N)1.02 miles
Birch Road (NE)1.02 miles
The Tally Ho PH (SE)1.22 miles
Tally Ho (NW)1.22 miles
Arnecote Park (E)1.22 miles
The Plough PH (E)1.26 miles
The Plough PH (W)1.26 miles
Railway Station
Bicester Village Rail Station2.51 miles
Bicester North Rail Station3.02 miles
Islip Rail Station6.75 miles
Tackley Rail Station8.45 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station8.85 miles
Heyford Rail Station9.08 miles
Haddenham & Thame Parkway Rail Station9.75 miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway Rail Station10.63 miles
Oxford Rail Station11.00 miles
Hanborough Rail Station12.14 miles
Aylesbury Rail Station12.82 miles
Kings Sutton Rail Station12.83 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station12.86 miles
Radley Rail Station14.24 miles
Stoke Mandeville Rail Station14.71 miles
Monks Risborough Rail Station14.95 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX25 1TG)
Number of Properties in Catchment80
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)33
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
KILN FARM BARNS (1), LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£875,000
2023-08-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-01-13   £790,000
Sold 2006-12-01   £600,000
WEIR FARM COTTAGES (2), LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TQ		£350,000
2023-08-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
DURLSTON, 3, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£468,000
2022-08-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-02-24   £395,000
Sold 2003-09-30   £220,000
NEW HOUSE FARM (THE COTTAGE), LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£575,000
2022-01-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-07   £535,000
Sold 2011-04-01   £500,000
5, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£950,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-09   £500,000
THE WILLOWS, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£715,000
2021-06-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-05-19   £415,000
5, WEIR LANE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1UL		£505,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-21   £274,000
BARN HOUSE, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£490,000
2020-06-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-25   £370,000
Sold 2003-09-19   £310,000
GRANARY ACRE, 9, WEIR LANE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1UL		£665,000
2020-01-31
detached
freehold
KILN FARM BARNS (2), LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£815,000
2019-04-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2006-12-12   £620,000
2, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£380,000
2017-10-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-05-31   £289,950
THE FAIRLAWNS, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£1,050,000
2017-10-25
detached
freehold
2, WEIR FARM CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1WA		£784,500
2017-08-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-09   £736,000
Sold 2006-07-26   £535,000
MILL HOUSE FARM, BLACKTHORN HILL
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TJ		£760,000
2017-04-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
WEIR THATCH, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£765,000
2017-04-06
detached
freehold
1, WEIR LANE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1UL		£460,000
2017-01-10
detached
freehold
WHITE COTTAGE, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£321,000
2016-12-09
semidetached
freehold
WEIR FARM COTTAGES (1), LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TQ		£340,000
2016-09-27
semidetached
freehold
FIR TREE FARM, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£875,000
2016-03-31
detached
freehold
THE BUTTERY BARN, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TH		£750,000
2015-04-21
detached
freehold
THE STUDIO, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£465,000
2015-04-09
detached
freehold
THE WINDMILL, BLACKTHORN HILL
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TJ		£335,000
2013-05-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-09-30   £308,000
THE COTTAGE (2), BLACKTHORN HILL
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TJ		£170,000
2012-09-21
semidetached
freehold
FIRETHORN, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£620,000
2011-02-07
detached
freehold
WEIR COTTAGE, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TQ		£490,000
2010-05-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-08-07   £345,000
THRESHER BARN, LOWER ROAD
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TG		£240,000
2010-02-26
detached
freehold
7, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£705,000
2007-05-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-27   £545,000
BLACKSTONE FARM, BLACKTHORN HILL
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TJ		£560,000
2005-02-28
detached
freehold
4, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£470,000
2004-04-14
detached (New)
freehold
THE ANCHORAGE, 6, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£575,000
2003-12-22
detached (New)
freehold
THE COTTAGE (1), BLACKTHORN HILL
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TJ		£157,500
2003-12-15
semidetached
freehold
1, ELM TREE CLOSE
BLACKTHORN
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX25 1TS		£210,000
2003-08-15
terraced (New)
freehold
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