Merton Road, Ambrosden, Bicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX25 2LZ, OX25 2LS, OX25 2LX.
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At a glance
24 property sales on Merton Road, Ambrosden, Bicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £532,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £392,975. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% semi-detached, 38% detached, 4% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Merton Road range from £182,500 to £1,400,000. 97% of homes sold here were freehold and 3% leasehold.
House prices on Merton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merton Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 97% freehold and 3% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 14 | £392,975 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 9 | £569,167 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Terraced | 1 | £310,000 | 16 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Merton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 22 Jul 2026 | £532,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Willow Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 30 Sep 2025 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Hair Lounge, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 17 Apr 2025 | £200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, The Old Chapel Garden, Merton Road OX25 2LU | 28 Mar 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Old School House, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 20 Mar 2024 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Ambrosden Villa, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 20 Dec 2023 | £342,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Page Turner Court, Merton Road OX25 2LR | 28 Sep 2023 | £417,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Holly Tree Cottage, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 31 Jul 2023 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 4 Nov 2022 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Park Farm House, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 27 Oct 2022 | £1,400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Laurels, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 19 Oct 2022 | £745,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 16 Dec 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 25 Aug 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 26 Feb 2021 | £422,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| East Cottage, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 4 Dec 2020 | £279,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Maple Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 19 Nov 2020 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Wishing Well Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 12 Nov 2020 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Meadow Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 23 Aug 2019 | £830,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Paddock, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 9 Aug 2019 | £200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Hair Lounge, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 1 Oct 2018 | £190,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Middle Barn Park Farm, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 6 Mar 2018 | £490,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 48, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 7 Feb 2018 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Paddock, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 4 Oct 2017 | £4,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Willow Barn, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 4 Oct 2017 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 2 Aug 2017 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Page Turner Court, Merton Road OX25 2LR | 29 Jun 2017 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Post Office, Merton Road OX25 2LX | 1 Feb 2017 | £220,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Farleys Flat, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 16 Jan 2017 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Page Turner Court, Merton Road OX25 2LR | 19 Dec 2016 | £302,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Old School House, Merton Road OX25 2LS | 17 May 2016 | £350,150 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Flexes, Merton Road OX25 2LZ | 4 Feb 2016 | £182,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Barn, Merton Road | £450,000 (Oct 2017) → £520,000 (Sep 2025) | +16% over 8 yrs |
| The Hair Lounge, Merton Road | £190,000 (Oct 2018) → £200,000 (Apr 2025) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| The Old School House, Merton Road | £350,150 (May 2016) → £375,000 (Mar 2024) | +7% over 8 yrs |
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Schools near Merton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Graven Hill Primary School 147 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Langford Village Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Whitelands Academy 565 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School 598 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bicester Village station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Bicester North station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Islip station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Peacock Road (opp, Merton Road) 2 min walk
- Peacock Road (adj, Merton Road) 2 min walk
- Birch Road (adj, Merton Road) 4 min walk
- Birch Road (opp, Merton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Alchester Medical Group
Langford Medical Practice, 9 Nightingale Place, Bicester · 1.7 mi - Montgomery House Surgery
Piggy Lane, Bicester · 2.3 mi - Bicester Health Centre
The Health Centre, Coker Close, Bicester · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Langford Village Express · 1.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Bicester Superstore · 2.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Bicester · 2.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bicester Market Square · 2.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Famlyandfriends Inv Pharmacy · 2.4 mi
Dentists
- Bicester Dental Centre · 1.8 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Bullingdon · 2.0 mi
- Causeway Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 626 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,685 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cherwell with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merton Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 88.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.2% | 6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 38.1% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 50.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 82.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.3% | 17.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.6% | 35.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 10.5% |
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 16% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 0.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43% | 32.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.4% | 12.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 14.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cherwell.
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