Area Info for Lew (Oxfordshire)

LEW, OXFORDSHIRE, UK

Lew is a small village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is situated within the civil parish of Lewknor, near the border with Buckinghamshire. The village is known for its rural character and traditional English countryside scenery.

Geography and Location

Lew is positioned approximately 4 miles south of Thame and about 8 miles west of Oxford. The village lies close to the A40 road, which provides important transport links to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and woodlands contributing to its scenic environment.

History and Heritage

While Lew itself is a small settlement, the area has historical significance due to its proximity to ancient routes and nearby historical sites. The village's history is intertwined with the broader history of Oxfordshire, which has a rich heritage dating back to medieval times.

Local Amenities and Features

Lew is primarily a residential and farming community with limited commercial amenities. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and other services. The village features traditional cottages and farmhouses, maintaining its rural charm.

Transport

The village benefits from good road connectivity via the A40, facilitating travel to Oxford and other regional centres. Public transport options are limited within the village itself, with most residents relying on private vehicles for commuting.

Community and Environment

Lew offers a peaceful rural environment with a close-knit community. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Conservation efforts aim to preserve the natural beauty and rural character of the area.
Education
School
Ducklington Primary School1.66 miles
Aston Road, Ducklington, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7US
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney1.86 miles
Curbridge Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ
Queen Emma's Primary School1.90 miles
Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JW
Brize Norton Primary School2.06 miles
Station Road, Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3PL
Bampton CofE Primary School2.08 miles
Bowling Green Close, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NJ
West Witney Primary School2.10 miles
Edington Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ
The Henry Box School2.17 miles
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AX
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School2.28 miles
Cote Road, Aston, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2DU
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Infant School2.32 miles
19 Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AZ
The Batt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.35 miles
Corn Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY
Cokethorpe School2.43 miles
Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7PU
Tower Hill Community Primary School2.50 miles
Moor Avenue, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6NB
The Blake Church of England Primary School2.62 miles
Cogges Hill Road, Cogges, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FR
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School2.82 miles
Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School2.96 miles
Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF
Gateway Primary School3.02 miles
Netheravon Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3SF
Health
Clinic
Deer Park Medical Centre2.06 miles
6 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YT
Nuffield Health Centre2.48 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JQ
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Witney2.49 miles
16A High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HB
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Witney2.51 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JS
Windrush Medical Practice2.51 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JS
Cogges Surgery Witney2.63 miles
Community Nursing Team based at Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FS
Station Point6.14 miles
Old Station Way, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TL
Faringdon Health Centre7.72 miles
Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YU
Oxford Autism & Diagnostic Research Centre9.46 miles
Springhill Road, Begbroke, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RX
Talkingspace10.55 miles
Oxbridge Court, Osney Mead, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0ES
Kidlington Health Centre10.82 miles
Exeter Close, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AP
Jericho Health Centre10.87 miles
New Radcliffe House, Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6NW
Cavendish Imaging Oxford11.08 miles
69-71 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6PE
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Oxford11.08 miles
9 Westgate, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1NU
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Oxford11.33 miles
22 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AH
Wantage Health Centre11.65 miles
Mably Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
GP
Deer Park Medical Centre2.06 miles
6 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YT
Bampton Medical Practice2.33 miles
Bampton Surgery, Landells, Bampton, Bampton, Oxford, OX18 2LJ
Nuffield Health Centre2.48 miles
Nuffield Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JQ
Windrush Medical Practice2.51 miles
Windrush Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6JS
Cogges Surgery2.63 miles
Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FS
Dr F C Clough And Partners2.91 miles
Broadshires Health Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, Oxon, OX18 1JA
Bampton Medical Practice3.28 miles
Carterton Health Centre, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Carterton, Oxford, OX18 3LJ
Sheep Street Surgery Burford3.28 miles
Carterton Health Centre, 17 Alvescot Road, Carterton, OX18 3LJ
Sheep Street Surgery Burford6.17 miles
Burford Surgery, 59 Sheep Street, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4LS
Eynsham Medical Centre6.35 miles
Eynsham Medical Centre, Conduit Lane, Eynsham, Oxford, OX29 4QB
Long Hanborough Surgery6.99 miles
56 Churchill Way, Long Hanborough, Oxford, OX29 8JL
Dr EHT Lumsden & Partners7.60 miles
The Village Hall, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5JS
Dr A Douglas And Partner7.72 miles
The White Horse Medical Practice, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, SN7 7YU
The Fern Hill Practice7.72 miles
The Fern Hill Practice, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YU
The Wychwood Surgery8.05 miles
The Wychwood Surgery, Meadow Lane, Shipton Under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OX7 6BW
Charlbury Medical Centre8.26 miles
The Charlbury Medical Centre, Enstone Road, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PQ
Hospital
Witney Community Hospital2.46 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
Abingdon Community Hospital11.10 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Fairford Hospital11.56 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
Wantage Community Hospital12.35 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Warneford Hospital12.73 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
John Radcliffe Hospital12.84 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford13.02 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
Churchill Hospital13.06 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Didcot Community Hospital15.33 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
The Great Western Hospital17.55 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
North Cotswold Hospital17.58 miles
Stow Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DS
Bicester Community Hospital18.23 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital19.66 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
Cirencester Hospital19.76 miles
Tetbury Road,, GL7 1UY
Wallingford Community Hospital20.18 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Ellen Badger Hospital21.86 miles
Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AX
Pharmacy
Boots2.08 miles
3 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YP
Sainsbury's Pharmacy2.22 miles
Witan Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4FF
Bampton Health Care Ltd2.33 miles
Landells, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2LJ
Boots2.46 miles
2 - 8 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HA
Rowlands Pharmacy2.48 miles
Nuffield Health Centre, Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JQ
Lloydspharmacy2.49 miles
24-26 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HB
Lloydspharmacy2.66 miles
Cogges Surgery, 12 Cogges Hill Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3FP
Broadshire Pharmacy2.91 miles
Broadshires Health Centre, Broadshires Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JA
Lloydspharmacy3.20 miles
4 Stretfield House, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3XZ
Lloydspharmacy3.23 miles
7 Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AG
Reavley S&c6.11 miles
124 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4QR
Lloydspharmacy6.29 miles
64 Acre End Street, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4PD
Hanborough Pharmacy7.06 miles
56 Churchill Way, 56 Churchill Way, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8JL
Salts Medilink7.22 miles
Unit 8, Southill Business Park, Cornbury Park,Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3EW
Faringdon Pharmacy7.34 miles
28a London Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA
Boots7.37 miles
17 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP
Leisure
Park
CHIMNEY MEADOWS4.28 miles
EYNSHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)5.13 miles
BUCKLAND HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.27 miles
HINTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.35 miles
PUSEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.37 miles
WYCHWOOD6.43 miles
KELMSCOTT MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.97 miles
CORNBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.30 miles
SHIPTON COURT (Grade II Listed)7.62 miles
THE JAPANESE GARDEN AT THE NEW HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.73 miles
BUSCOT (Grade II* Listed)8.01 miles
CHURCH HOUSE, LECHLADE (Grade II Listed)8.51 miles
SALTWAY8.66 miles
BLENHEIM PALACE8.72 miles
BLENHEIM PALACE (Grade I Listed)8.75 miles
GREAT COXWELL8.82 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Witney1.85 miles
Spar Store, Burwell Drive, Oxfordshire, OX28 5LP
Tesco Witney (Express)1.85 miles
Station Ln, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4EJ
Lidl Witney1.93 miles
Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4JF
Tesco Witney (Express)2.11 miles
Valence Crescent, 1 Edington Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5YP
SPAR Carterton2.15 miles
Spar Store, Carterton Road, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LY
Tesco Witney (Express)2.18 miles
1-3 Fettiplace Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5AP
Sainsbury's Witney2.22 miles
Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4FF
Co-op Bampton2.39 miles
Bampton, OX18 2JH
Londis Shell Witney Service Station2.40 miles
Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JL
Waitrose Witney2.47 miles
25 Woolgate Centre, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AR
Co-op Witney2.48 miles
Witney, OX28 6HW
M&S Witney2.55 miles
Unit 5 Marriott`s Close, Witney, OX28 6GW
Tesco Witney (Express)2.63 miles
2 The Neighbourhood Centre, Cogges Hill Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3XY
SPAR Witney2.90 miles
Spar Store, 4 Brize Norton Road, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SE
Co-op Carterton3.02 miles
Centrum Square, OX18 1JY
Londis Parkview Service Station3.04 miles
Burford Road, Witney, Burford Road
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport10.30 miles
Gloucestershire Airport29.46 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport42.25 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 248.81 miles
Birmingham International Airport48.90 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 148.94 miles
Southampton Airport56.17 miles
Bus Stop
Manor Farm (W)1.26 miles
Manor Farm (E)1.26 miles
Well Lane (NW)1.41 miles
Well Lane (SE)1.42 miles
A415 Aston Turn (N)1.61 miles
Moors Close (NW)1.62 miles
The Green (NW)1.62 miles
Moors Close (SE)1.63 miles
The Green (SE)1.64 miles
Thorney Leys (SW)1.65 miles
Thorney Leys (NE)1.67 miles
Cotswold Meadow DEL (N)1.68 miles
Strainges Close (NW)1.69 miles
Strainges Close (SE)1.71 miles
A40 Flyover (N)1.71 miles
Mountfield Road (N)1.71 miles
Ferry Port
Sharpness Old Docks41.23 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal59.71 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal59.81 miles
Railway Station
Finstock Rail Station6.96 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station7.49 miles
Hanborough Rail Station7.83 miles
Ascott-under-Wychwood Rail Station7.85 miles
Charlbury Rail Station8.08 miles
Shipton Rail Station8.13 miles
Oxford Rail Station10.68 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station10.98 miles
Kingham Rail Station11.06 miles
Tackley Rail Station12.80 miles
Radley Rail Station12.92 miles
Islip Rail Station12.94 miles
Culham Rail Station14.07 miles
Appleford Rail Station14.40 miles
Heyford Rail Station14.64 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station15.58 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX18 2B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment224
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
DUTTON COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£370,750
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
LORD KITCHENER INN, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£430,700
2024-06-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
LIME HOUSE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£555,000
2023-08-31
detached
freehold
WATERSTONE COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£435,000
2023-08-18
semidetached
freehold
HAWKSLEY HOUSE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£790,000
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
OAKWOOD PLACE (1), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7DG		£810,000
2021-03-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-15   £242,200
OAKWOOD PLACE (4), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7DG		£595,000
2021-01-21
detached
freehold
OAKWOOD PLACE (2), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7DG		£805,000
2021-01-13
detached
freehold
CHESTNUT COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£239,325
2020-11-12
semidetached
freehold
OAKWOOD PLACE (CUTTERBROUGH 3), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7DG		£1,025,000
2020-08-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-07-20   £7,500
BEECHAM COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£752,500
2017-03-03
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-06-11   £135,000
GLEBE COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£717,850
2017-02-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
DUTTONS FARM BARNS (THE HAYLOFT), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£540,000
2015-12-08
detached
freehold
2, HILL VIEW
LEW
BAMPTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX18 2BA		£367,500
2015-08-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-06-19   £75,000
MALLARD COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£318,730
2015-06-26
detached
freehold
THE CLOSE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£675,000
2014-09-05
detached
freehold
POPPY BARN, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£705,000
2013-08-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-14   £705,000
WILLOW BEND, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£750,000
2010-08-06
detached
freehold
MEADOWBANK FARM
LEW
BAMPTON
OXFORDSHIRE
OX18 2BD		£914,000
2009-09-11
detached
freehold
VINE COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£250,000
2009-06-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-02-20   £185,000
ELM COTTAGES (3), LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PE		£220,000
2004-08-13
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£132,000
1999-04-15
detached
freehold
STRAWBERRY HILL, LEW ROAD
CURBRIDGE
WITNEY
OXFORDSHIRE
OX29 7PD		£150,000
1997-07-21
detached
freehold
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