Area Info for Fencott and Murcott (Oxfordshire)

Fencott and Murcott (Oxfordshire, UK)

Fencott and Murcott is a civil parish located in Oxfordshire, England. It comprises two small villages, Fencott and Murcott, which are situated close to each other within the Cherwell district. The area is predominantly rural, characterised by farmland, residential properties, and historic features typical of the Oxfordshire countryside.

Geography and Location

The parish lies approximately 7 miles south of Banbury and about 10 miles north of Oxford. It is accessible via local roads connecting to larger transport routes. The landscape is largely flat with agricultural land, and the villages are surrounded by fields and open countryside.

History and Heritage

Fencott and Murcott have historical roots dating back several centuries, with references to the villages appearing in historical documents. The area features traditional English rural architecture, including cottages and farm buildings. The local church and historic farmsteads contribute to the area's heritage.

Community and Amenities

The community is small and close-knit, with limited local amenities within the villages themselves. Residents often rely on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The parish is known for its peaceful rural environment and scenic beauty.

Governance

Fencott and Murcott are governed as a civil parish within the Cherwell district. The parish council manages local issues and represents the community's interests within the wider district and county councils.

Additional Information

The area is popular among those seeking a rural lifestyle or interested in countryside activities. It is also valued for its tranquillity and natural beauty, making it a desirable location for residents and visitors alike.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School0.90 miles
Fencott Road, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2UT
Beckley Church of England Primary School2.43 miles
Church Street, Beckley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9UT
Dr South's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.12 miles
Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ
Woodeaton Manor School3.21 miles
Woodeaton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TS
Oxford Montessori Schools3.30 miles
Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9UW
Five Acres Primary School3.51 miles
East Hawthorn Rd, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 2SN
Bruern Abbey School3.90 miles
Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UY
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.19 miles
Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UN
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School4.22 miles
Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF
Langford Village Community School4.29 miles
Peregrine Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6SX
Oakley Church of England Combined School4.43 miles
Worminghall Road, Oakley, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9QY
Sandhills Community Primary School4.64 miles
Terrett Avenue, Sandhills, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8FN
The Bicester School4.78 miles
Queen`s Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
Bicester Technology Studio4.78 miles
Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
Endeavour Academy, Oxford4.80 miles
Waynflete Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8DD
Bayards Hill School4.81 miles
Waynflete Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9NU
Health
Clinic
Bullingdon Outpatients3.41 miles
Patrick Haugh Road, Arncott, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ
Trust HQ4.22 miles
7-8 Talisman Business Centre, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HR
Ochps4.35 miles
4 Landscape Close, Weston Business Park, Weston-On-The-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3SX
Montgomery House Surgery (Bicester)4.56 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Montgomery House Surgery4.56 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Julier Centre4.56 miles
Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AE
Bicester Health Centre4.56 miles
Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AT
Bury Knowle Health Centre4.56 miles
Barton Surgery, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9LS
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Bicester4.62 miles
Unit 17, Crown Walk Shopping Centre, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HY
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Bicester4.67 miles
21 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6JF
Victoria House Surgery5.29 miles
119 Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3EU
Kidlington Health Centre5.30 miles
Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AP
Alliance Medical Mri Service - Oxford Manor5.32 miles
The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
The Manor Hospital5.32 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
North Bicester Surgery5.49 miles
Bure Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3HA
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre5.68 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7HE
GP
Dr N H L Bryson And Partners3.12 miles
The Surgery, Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxford, OX5 2TQ
Nightingale Place Surgery3.44 miles
Ambrosden Surgery, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 2RB
Nightingale Place Surgery4.33 miles
Langford Medical Practice, 9 Nightingale Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Dr S Brand and Partners4.56 miles
Montgomery-House Surgery, Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6HT
Dr J Amery and Partners4.56 miles
Barton Surgery, Neighbourhood Centre, Underhill Circus, Barton Oxford, OX3 9LS
Dr G C Moncrieff and Partners4.57 miles
The Health Centre, Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AT
Dr Wallace & Partners5.02 miles
Gosford Hill Medical Centre, 167 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Kidlington, OX5 2NS
Dr J Amery and Partners5.04 miles
Bury Knowle Health Centre, 207 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9JA
Marston Medical Centre5.18 miles
Marston Medical Centre, 24 Cherwell Drive, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0LY
Dr Anscombe And Partners (RMC)5.20 miles
Richards Medical Centre, 12 Old High Street, Oxford, OX3 9HN
The Manor Surgery5.24 miles
The Manor Surgery, Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BP
Brill Surgery5.26 miles
22 Thame Road, Brill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9SA
Victoria House Surgery5.29 miles
Victoria House, 119 Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 3EU
Exeter Surgery5.30 miles
Exeter Surgery, Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AP
Dr Pandher And Partners5.30 miles
Kidlington Medical Practice, Exeter Close, Kidlington, Oxon, OX5 1AP
North Bicester Surgery5.49 miles
North Bicester Surgery, Bure Park, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 3HA
Hospital
Bicester Community Hospital4.56 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
John Radcliffe Hospital5.18 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford5.32 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
Churchill Hospital5.95 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Warneford Hospital6.04 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Thame Community Hospital10.27 miles
East Street, Thame, OX9 3JT
Wykeham Park Day Hospital10.27 miles
Community Hospital Site, East Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JT
Abingdon Community Hospital12.55 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Brackley Community Hospital13.84 miles
Pebble Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DA
Buckingham Community Hospital14.08 miles
High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Witney Community Hospital14.15 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.69 miles
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL
Didcot Community Hospital16.17 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Wallingford Community Hospital16.41 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Foscote Court (Banbury) Trust16.88 miles
Foscote Hospital, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XP
Horton General Hospital17.00 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Pharmacy
Jardine's Pharmacy4.33 miles
2 Nightingale Place, Langford Village, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Lloydspharmacy4.56 miles
The Old Barn, Coker Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AE
Barton Pharmacy4.57 miles
6 Underhill Circus, Barton, Oxfordshire, OX3 9LU
Ahmeys Pharmacy4.60 miles
2 Market Square, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AA
Sainsbury's Pharmacy4.62 miles
Sainsbury`s Store, Manorsfield Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HY
Lloydspharmacy4.69 miles
34 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6LG
Boots4.70 miles
33-35 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JJ
Superdrug Chemists4.70 miles
39 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6JJ
The Roundway Pharmacy4.92 miles
3 The Roundway, Green Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 8DH
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd5.00 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2PE
Boots5.04 miles
Bury Knowle Health Centre, 207 London Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9JA
Lloydspharmacy5.06 miles
18 The Parade, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1DB
Northway Pharmacy5.18 miles
2 Cherwell Drive, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0LY
Lloydspharmacy5.26 miles
25 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BP
Bicester Pharmacy5.26 miles
134 Buckingham Crescent, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4HB
Rowlands Pharmacy5.27 miles
57 Osler Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, OX3 9BH
Leisure
Park
BECKLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)1.92 miles
KIRTLINGTON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.03 miles
MAGDALEN QUARRY5.14 miles
SHOTOVER (Grade I Listed)5.31 miles
BURE PARK5.40 miles
ROCK EDGE5.58 miles
HIGH WALL, HEADINGTON (Grade II Listed)5.59 miles
KIRTLINGTON QUARRY5.93 miles
LYE VALLEY5.94 miles
PARK TOWN (Grade II Listed)5.95 miles
SHOTOVER5.96 miles
THE UNIVERSITY PARKS, OXFORD (Grade II Listed)6.01 miles
MIDDLETON PARK (Grade II Listed)6.03 miles
ST CATHERINE'S COLLEGE (Grade II Listed)6.18 miles
MAGDALEN COLLEGE (Grade I Listed)6.30 miles
WADHAM COLLEGE (Grade II Listed)6.40 miles
Shop
Groceries
M&S Family Farm Bicester Bp2.98 miles
Bicester Road Weston-on-the-green, Bicester, OX25 3QQ
Costcutter Bicester3.29 miles
23 Pioneer, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HF
Costcutter Ambrosden3.46 miles
Ploughley Road, Ambrosden, Oxfordshire, OX25 2RB
Tesco Bicester (Superstore)4.13 miles
Lakeview Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1DE
SPAR Euro Garages - Bicester4.32 miles
Spar Store, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BT
Tesco Bicester (Express)4.34 miles
1 Nightingale Place, Langford Village, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
SPAR Headington4.57 miles
Spar Store, 10 - 12 Underhill Circus, Oxfordshire, OX3 9LU
Sainsbury's Bicester4.64 miles
Pioneer Square, Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA
Iceland Bicester4.66 miles
12 Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6TB
ALDI Launton Road4.66 miles
Bicester, OX26 6PZ
M&S Bicester Simply Food4.69 miles
44-46 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG
Tesco Bicester (Express)4.85 miles
1-3 Bowmount Square, Shakespeare Dr, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NL
Londis Brill Post Office & Stores4.99 miles
1 Temple Street, Brill, HP18 9SU
Sainsbury's Kidlington5.00 miles
289 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2PE
Costcutter Oxford5.09 miles
36 Bicester Road, Oxford, OX26 5DQ
M&S John Radcliffe Hospital5.18 miles
Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport6.24 miles
London Luton Airport33.93 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport39.33 miles
Bus Stop
Bus Shelter (E)0.60 miles
Bus Shelter (N)0.60 miles
Village Hall (NW)0.73 miles
Village Hall (SE)0.74 miles
Bus Garage (SW)0.98 miles
Bus Garage (NE)0.99 miles
Church View (SE)0.99 miles
Church View (NW)1.00 miles
Glebe Barn Bus Shelter (S)1.36 miles
Glebe Barn Bus Shelter (N)1.37 miles
Lower Oddington DEL (N)1.37 miles
Panshill Farm (W)1.61 miles
Panshill Farm (E)1.61 miles
The Plough Inn PH (SW)1.61 miles
The Plough Inn PH (NE)1.62 miles
Ambrosden Road (N)1.70 miles
Railway Station
Islip Rail Station3.10 miles
Bicester Village Rail Station4.34 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station4.99 miles
Bicester North Rail Station5.05 miles
Tackley Rail Station6.59 miles
Oxford Rail Station6.96 miles
Heyford Rail Station8.32 miles
Hanborough Rail Station8.86 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station9.73 miles
Haddenham & Thame Parkway Rail Station10.44 miles
Radley Rail Station10.50 miles
Culham Rail Station12.61 miles
Finstock Rail Station13.03 miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway Rail Station13.07 miles
Appleford Rail Station13.62 miles
Kings Sutton Rail Station14.03 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX5 2RD)
Number of Properties in Catchment98
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)5
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)3
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
FIR TREE HOUSE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£1,050,000
2024-10-15
detached
freehold
MAGNOLIA COTTAGE
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£575,000
2023-08-29
detached
freehold
LIMESTONE HOUSE
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£930,000
2022-08-25
detached
freehold
CURLEW COTTAGE
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£300,000
2022-08-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-12-21   £200,000
IVY COTTAGE, 4, SERLES FARM COTTAGES
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£360,000
2022-01-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-06-26   £290,000
4, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£465,000
2021-11-12
detached
freehold
12, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£647,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
THE ROCKIES
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£802,500
2021-06-18
detached
freehold
WOODBINE COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£735,000
2021-03-25
detached
freehold
THE OLD CHAPEL
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£420,000
2020-12-15
detached
freehold
SANDGATE HOUSE, 10, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£625,000
2020-10-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-10-10   £520,000
BROOK COURT
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£1,200,000
2020-09-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2011-09-16   £935,000
3, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£453,334
2020-05-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-21   £360,000
11, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£592,500
2020-05-29
detached
freehold
MARYLAND
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£885,000
2019-10-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-01   £750,000
OTTA LEYS
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£812,000
2019-08-16
detached
freehold
MOOR COTTAGE 5 SERLES FARM COTTAGES
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£218,000
2018-04-11
terraced
freehold
VILLAGE FARM
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£965,000
2017-11-10
detached
freehold
PEAR TREE COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£650,000
2017-09-04
detached
freehold
DAIRY COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£400,000
2017-07-07
detached
freehold
CHAPEL COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£695,000
2016-12-22
detached
freehold
2, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£325,000
2014-12-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-09   £271,000
THE MOORINGS
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£485,000
2014-07-30
detached
freehold
FIELD HOUSE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£850,000
2014-01-14
detached
freehold
14, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£375,000
2013-12-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-11-04   £362,500
THE RICKYARD
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£482,500
2013-09-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-30   £485,000
OLD SERLES FARMHOUSE
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£796,000
2013-08-02
terraced
freehold
LATCHMEADS
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£775,000
2013-07-31
detached
freehold
THE ORCHARD
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£760,000
2013-02-22
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£430,000
2012-10-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-01-26   £385,000
THE YEWS
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£975,000
2012-03-21
detached
freehold
16, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£450,000
2012-02-02
detached
freehold
THE HOMESTEAD
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£535,000
2011-10-14
detached
freehold
OAK HOUSE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£735,000
2011-03-22
detached
freehold
CORNER FARM
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£630,000
2010-09-08
detached
freehold
MOORS EDGE
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£420,000
2010-08-27
detached
freehold
15, FIVE ACRES
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RP
£360,000
2009-12-18
detached (New)
freehold
DERING COTTAGE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£705,000
2009-11-23
detached
freehold
RIVER VIEW
FENCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RD
£410,000
2008-12-19
detached
freehold
HAMPTON HOUSE
MURCOTT
KIDLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX5 2RE
£700,000
2008-08-27
detached
freehold
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