Area Info for Hook Norton (Oxfordshire)

Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, UK

Hook Norton is a historic village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is renowned for its well-preserved traditional architecture and its famous brewery, the Hook Norton Brewery, which has been in operation since 1849. The village is situated near the River Swere and is part of the Cherwell district.

History and Heritage

The village has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Its name is believed to derive from the Old English words "hoc" (hook) and "tun" (farm or settlement). The area has historically been associated with agriculture and brewing. The Hook Norton Brewery is a significant part of the village's heritage, and it remains a prominent employer and tourist attraction.

Architecture and Landmarks

Hook Norton features a variety of traditional Cotswold stone buildings, including cottages, pubs, and the historic church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The brewery itself is a notable landmark, with its distinctive tower and Victorian architecture. The village also boasts a number of historic pubs and inns that reflect its brewing tradition.

Economy and Tourism

The local economy is largely driven by tourism, brewing, and agriculture. Visitors are attracted to the village for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and the brewery tours. The village is also popular for walking and cycling routes that explore the surrounding countryside.

Transport and Accessibility

Hook Norton is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and cities. The village does not have a railway station, but it is within reasonable driving distance from Oxford and Banbury. Public transport options are limited, so visitors often rely on car travel.
Education
School
Hook Norton Church of England Primary School0.37 miles
Sibford Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5JS
Sibford School2.25 miles
Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL
Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School2.60 miles
Church End, Great Rollright, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5SA
Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School2.76 miles
Acre Ditch, Sibford Gower, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5RW
Swalcliffe Park School Trust2.81 miles
Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EP
Great Tew County Primary School3.32 miles
Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4DB
Bloxham Church of England Primary School4.07 miles
Tadmarton Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4HP
Hillcrest Park School4.22 miles
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QH
Bloxham School4.57 miles
Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4PE
Acorns Primary School4.60 miles
School Close, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5LA
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton4.76 miles
24 London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AX
Brailes CofE Primary School4.87 miles
Lower Brailes, Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 5AP
The Warriner School4.91 miles
Banbury Road, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4LJ
The Ace Centre Nursery School5.17 miles
The Ace Centre, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DZ
Chipping Norton School5.20 miles
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DY
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton5.26 miles
The Green, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DH
Health
Clinic
Chipping Norton Ambulatory Care Centre4.61 miles
Russell Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FA
Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital Out-Patient and Maternity Unit4.64 miles
Russell Way, London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FA
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Chipping Norton4.87 miles
White House Surgery, Horsefair, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AL
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Chipping Norton4.97 miles
8 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AD
Ace Centre5.17 miles
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DZ
High Town Surgery6.85 miles
Hightown Gardens, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DB
Elms Centre6.93 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Horton General Hospital6.93 miles
81A Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
BPAS Banbury6.93 miles
Womens Surgical Daycare Unit, Horton General Hospital, Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Horsefair Surgery6.93 miles
South Bar House, South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AD
Horsefair Surgery6.93 miles
South Bar House, South Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AD
Horton NHS Treatment Centre7.02 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9FG
Fiennes Centre7.04 miles
Hightown Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9BF
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS / ME) (OCCMET)7.17 miles
ORCHARD HEALTH CENTRE, Cope Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2EZ
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Banbury7.29 miles
5 High Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5DZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Banbury7.39 miles
29-31 Bridge Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5PN
GP
Bourne End Surgery0.62 miles
The Bourne, The Bourne, Hook Norton, Hook Norton, OX15 5PB
Dr D Spackman And Partners2.69 miles
Sibford Surgery, Sibford Gower, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5RQ
Godswell Lodge Surgery4.48 miles
The Surgery, Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, OX15 4ES
Dr D R Edwards And Partners4.87 miles
White House Surgery, Horsefair, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AL
Dr J A Walton And Partners5.08 miles
West Street Surgery, 12 West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5AA
Fenny Compton Surgery (Shenington Branch)5.84 miles
Stocking Lane, Shenington, Banbury, OX15 6NF
Deddington Health Centre6.53 miles
The Health Centre, Earls Lane, Deddington, Banbury Oxon, OX15 0TQ
Tysoe Surgery6.80 miles
Main Street, Main Street, Tysoe, Tysoe, CV35 0SE
Hightown Surgery6.85 miles
Hightown Surgery, Hightown Gardens, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DB
Windrush Surgery Banbury6.91 miles
Windrush Surgery, 21 West Bar, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9SA
Dr S L M Wookey And Partners6.93 miles
West Bar Surgery, South Bar House, 6 Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AD
Horsefair Surgery - South Bar House6.93 miles
Horse Fair Surgery, South Bar House, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9AD
Dr S L M Wookey And Partners7.29 miles
Hardwick Surgery, Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE
Banbury Health Centre7.44 miles
Banbury Health Centre, 58 Bridge Street, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5QD
Dr Nixon & Partners7.95 miles
The Medical Centre, Badgers Cres,Stratford Rd, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4BQ
Woodlands Surgery8.04 miles
4 Burchester Place, Grimsbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3WT
Hospital
Horton General Hospital6.93 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Foscote Court (Banbury) Trust7.13 miles
Foscote Hospital, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XP
Ellen Badger Hospital7.88 miles
Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AX
North Cotswold Hospital9.93 miles
Stow Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DS
Brackley Community Hospital14.22 miles
Pebble Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DA
Witney Community Hospital14.63 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Bicester Community Hospital15.17 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Stratford Hospital16.97 miles
Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6NX
Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital18.90 miles
Heathcote Lane, Heathcote, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6SR
John Radcliffe Hospital19.51 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford19.82 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
Warneford Hospital20.21 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Churchill Hospital20.41 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Warwick Hospital20.64 miles
Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5BW
St Michael's Hospital20.66 miles
St Michael`s Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5QW
Buckingham Community Hospital20.76 miles
High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Pharmacy
Bloxham Pharmacy4.49 miles
High Street, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4LU
Chipping Norton Pharmacy4.64 miles
Chipping Norton Hth Ctr, Russell Way, London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FA
Boots4.97 miles
18 High Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.97 miles
6a High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AD
Rowlands Pharmacy6.78 miles
58 Orchard Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0EN
Cox and Robinson Pharmacy6.93 miles
South Bar House, South Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AD
In-Store Pharmacy6.94 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XA
Cross Pharmacy7.08 miles
10 Horsefair, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0AH
Frosts Pharmacy7.29 miles
Hardwick Shopping Centre, Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE
Boots7.35 miles
12 - 14 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UH
Superdrug Pharmacy7.37 miles
34-35 Castle Quay, Cherwell Walk, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5UN
Boots7.64 miles
Unit 1c Banbury Cross Retail Park, Lockheed Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1LX
Boots7.84 miles
12 Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AF
Pharmacy To My Door7.95 miles
16 Watery Lane, Shipston On Stour, CV36 4BE
Knights Chemist Limited8.04 miles
Unit 2, Burchester Place, Grimsbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3WT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.71 miles
19 Market Street, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3PL
Leisure
Park
SWERFORD (Grade II Listed)1.36 miles
GREAT TEW (Grade II Listed)3.04 miles
HEYTHROP PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.25 miles
BROUGHTON CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.52 miles
SANDFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)5.32 miles
WROXTON ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)6.17 miles
CORNWELL MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.80 miles
KIDDINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)7.15 miles
ADDERBURY LAKES7.23 miles
UPTON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.42 miles
CHASTLETON HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.59 miles
SPICEBALL7.64 miles
SARSDEN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.78 miles
DITCHLEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.96 miles
DAYLESFORD HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)8.31 miles
HONINGTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.46 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa The Village Shop0.47 miles
High Street, Hook Norton, Oxon, OX15 5NQ
Londis, Banbury2.40 miles
1 Main Street, Banbury, OX15 5RG
Londis BP Bloxham Service Station4.26 miles
South Newington Road, Bloxham Nr Banbury, OX15 4QF
Co-op Banbury4.49 miles
Bloxham, OX15 4LU
Londis Bloxham Post Office4.52 miles
High Street, Banbury, OX15 4LT
ALDI Banbury Road4.55 miles
Chipping Norton, OX7 5ET
SPAR Abingdon4.55 miles
Spar Store, 15a High Street, Oxfordshire, OX15 5BB
SPAR Mrh Chipping Norton4.76 miles
Spar Store, London Road, Oxon, OX7 5AX
Co-op Chipping Norton5.02 miles
Chipping Norton, OX7 5AB
Sainsbury's Chipping Norton5.03 miles
12-14 Market Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NA
Costcutter Chipping Norton5.61 miles
Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton, OX7 5JB
Londis Bradley Arcade Post Office6.41 miles
Unit 2-5 Bradley Arcade, Banbury, OX16 0LS
Co-op Banbury6.56 miles
Queensway, OX16 9PQ
Co-op Banbury6.59 miles
Deddington, OX15 0SB
SPAR Bodicote6.69 miles
Spar Store, S&s Read - Bodicote, Oxon, OX15 4AX
Nisa Local6.78 miles
64-66 Orchard Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0EN
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport13.37 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport25.49 miles
Gloucestershire Airport30.60 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 233.13 miles
Birmingham International Airport33.22 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 133.25 miles
East Midlands Airport57.53 miles
Bus Stop
Austins Way (W)0.11 miles
Austins Way (E)0.11 miles
The Green (E)0.28 miles
The Green (W)0.29 miles
Church (W)0.51 miles
Church (E)0.51 miles
Pear Tree Inn DEL (N)0.73 miles
Pear Tree Inn DEL (N)0.73 miles
The Pear Tree Inn PH (SW)0.75 miles
The Pear Tree Inn PH (NE)0.75 miles
The White Swan Inn PH (N)1.52 miles
The White Swan Inn PH (S)1.53 miles
Church (E)1.62 miles
Church (W)1.62 miles
Post Box (E)1.68 miles
Post Box (W)1.68 miles
Railway Station
Banbury Rail Station7.49 miles
Kings Sutton Rail Station8.33 miles
Charlbury Rail Station8.77 miles
Heyford Rail Station9.23 miles
Kingham Rail Station9.40 miles
Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station9.67 miles
Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station9.88 miles
Finstock Rail Station10.10 miles
Shipton Rail Station10.52 miles
Tackley Rail Station11.05 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station11.98 miles
Hanborough Rail Station12.74 miles
Bicester North Rail Station15.25 miles
Islip Rail Station15.61 miles
Bicester Village Rail Station15.64 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station15.91 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX15 5Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment280
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
12, THE GRANGE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QZ		£292,500
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
ERRADALE, EAST END
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LG		£430,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
11, THE SIDINGS
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QF		£283,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
LITTLE ORCHIS
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LR		£600,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
3, WHITTONS CLOSE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QG		£435,000
2025-03-25
detached
freehold
55, RECTORY ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QQ		£330,000
2025-03-07
detached
freehold
57, RECTORY ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QQ		£475,000
2024-09-05
detached
freehold
25, HOLLYBUSH ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LY		£498,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
BRAMLEY, HIGH STREET
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NE		£830,000
2025-01-21
detached
freehold
41, GOLDINGS ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FG		£454,500
2024-12-19
detached
freehold
1, PINFOLD CLOSE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FR		£560,000
2024-12-19
detached
freehold
PRIMROSE COTTAGE, BURYCROFT ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PW		£635,000
2024-12-18
detached
freehold
BRAESIDE, ROPE WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QD		£340,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
3, BEAN ACRE ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5UA		£680,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
SWISS COTTAGE (1), SIBFORD ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5JY		£457,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
49, RECTORY ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QQ		£300,000
2024-11-07
terraced
freehold
12, RECTORY ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QQ		£445,000
2024-08-16
semidetached
freehold
PRIORY COTTAGE, NETTING STREET
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NP		£1,075,000
2024-11-01
detached
freehold
21, ORCHARD ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LX		£585,000
2024-10-24
detached
freehold
VALE COTTAGE, BELL HILL
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NG		£825,000
2024-10-22
detached
freehold
3, HOLLYBUSH ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LY		£485,000
2024-10-22
detached
freehold
4, IRONSTONE HOLLOW
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NA		£715,000
2024-10-10
detached
freehold
6, SIMMONS WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FT		£280,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
35, GOLDINGS ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FG		£340,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
BRIDGE VIEW, ROPE WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QD		£315,000
2024-08-19
semidetached
freehold
FAIRVIEW FARM, SIBFORD ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5JY		£750,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
13, SIMMONS WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FT		£435,000
2024-08-08
semidetached
freehold
7, THE GRANGE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QY		£365,000
2024-07-23
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW TREE COTTAGE, 22, WELL BANK
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LN		£375,000
2024-06-28
semidetached
freehold
66, GOLDINGS ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FG		£500,000
2024-06-26
detached
freehold
5, IRONSTONE HOLLOW
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NA		£765,000
2024-04-05
detached
freehold
4, AUSTINS WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LQ		£275,000
2024-03-28
semidetached
freehold
31, GOLDINGS ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FG		£340,000
2024-03-08
terraced
freehold
OLLYWELL, ROPE WAY
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PZ		£380,000
2024-03-08
semidetached
freehold
7, THE BOURNE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PD		£375,000
2024-03-04
semidetached
freehold
26, WELL BANK
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LN		£342,000
2024-02-29
semidetached
freehold
9, THE SIDINGS
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QF		£315,000
2024-02-19
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD COTTAGE, CHAPEL STREET
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5ND		£405,000
2024-01-18
semidetached
freehold
19, THE GRANGE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QY		£430,000
2024-01-17
detached
freehold
2, BROOKSIDE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NS		£640,000
2024-01-17
detached
freehold
20, HOLLYBUSH ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LY		£415,000
2024-01-05
detached
freehold
ORCHARD END, BELLS LANE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5LJ		£420,000
2023-12-08
detached
freehold
HOLLYBERRIES, THE BOURNE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PB		£385,000
2023-11-22
detached
freehold
25, THE GRANGE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QY		£500,000
2023-11-16
detached
freehold
THE NOOK, NETTING STREET
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5NP		£805,000
2023-10-26
semidetached
freehold
GLENTHORNE, PARK ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PY		£510,000
2023-10-13
detached
freehold
POGLES WOOD, BOURNE LANE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5PF		£385,000
2023-10-13
detached
freehold
51, RECTORY ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QQ		£285,000
2023-09-01
semidetached
freehold
22, GOLDINGS ROAD
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5FG		£340,000
2023-08-31
detached
freehold
1, THE GRANGE
HOOK NORTON
BANBURY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX15 5QY		£320,000
2023-08-30
terraced
freehold
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