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Burford, Oxfordshire

South East England · Population 1,456 · 1.8 sq miles

Avg House Price
£498,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
48 Mbps
Nearest GP
0.2 miles

Burford is one of the finest small towns in the Cotswolds — a perfectly preserved medieval wool town descending steeply to the River Windrush, whose wide High Street lined with 15th and 16th century buildings, independent antique shops, galleries and tea rooms has changed remarkably little in 500 years. Though technically a town, Burford has the intimate scale and character of a large village.


Burford's St John the Baptist Church is one of the grandest parish churches in Oxfordshire — rebuilt and enlarged by wool merchants between the 12th and 15th centuries. The font contains graffiti scratched by Leveller prisoners in 1649. The town's excellent Cotswold Wildlife Park (2 miles south) with rhinos, giraffes and lions is one of England's best small zoos.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£498,000
All property types
Detached
£725,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£445,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£362,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£242,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+2.8%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
1
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
14
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
12
Violence & sexual
8
Burglary
3
Vehicle crime
4
Shoplifting
2
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
48 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
80%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
28%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
14%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Burford Surgery
0.2 miles away
NHS Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford
22.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
68%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Charlbury Railway Station
8.4 miles
To London
1h 20m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A40
2.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Oxford Airport
18 miles
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Burford at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
8.8
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
4.0
Poor
Value for Money
5.0
Average
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Burford Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    St John the Baptist Church
    One of the grandest parish churches in Oxfordshire, rebuilt by wealthy wool merchants in the 15th century. The font contains Leveller prisoners' graffiti from 1649.
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    Burford High Street
    One of England's finest village high streets — wide, gently sloping, lined with 15th and 16th-century buildings housing antiques, galleries, independent restaurants and the famous Huffkins bakery.
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    Cotswold Wildlife Park
    One of England's best small zoos, 2 miles south — rhinos, giraffes, lions, penguins and over 260 species in the grounds of a Victorian manor house.
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    River Windrush Walks
    The Windrush flows through beautiful water meadows at the foot of the High Street — peaceful walks connect Burford to Swinbrook (Mitford sisters' graves) and Widford's isolated medieval church.
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    Burford Tolsey Museum
    A tiny but fascinating local museum in the medieval Tolsey on the High Street, telling the story of Burford's wool trade, Civil War history and local life.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Bourton-on-the-Water
8.4 miles west
Witney
8.8 miles east
Northleach
8.2 miles south-west
Chipping Norton
10.4 miles north
Bibury
10.2 miles west
Carterton
6.4 miles south-east
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
6°C
Feb
6°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
15°C
Jun
18°C
Jul
20°C
Aug
20°C
Sep
17°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
8°C
Dec
6°C
Annual Rainfall
660mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1540 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 21°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burford a nice place to live?
Burford is a settlement in Oxfordshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £498,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Burford?
The average house price in Burford is £498,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Burford safe to live in?
Burford's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Burford?
100% of schools in Burford are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Burford?
Average broadband download speeds in Burford are 48 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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