Gorwell, Watlington
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX49 5QE, OX49 5QB, OX49 5QD.
At a glance
6 property sales on Gorwell, Watlington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £410,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £577,000.
House prices on Gorwell compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gorwell has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX49 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £577,000 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £812,500 | 22 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Gorwell
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Gorwell OX49 5QD | 28 Nov 2025 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Gorwell OX49 5QD | 5 Dec 2022 | £593,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Gorwell OX49 5QE | 8 Apr 2022 | £890,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Gorwell OX49 5QB | 30 Jun 2021 | £735,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Gorwell House, 2, Gorwell OX49 5QE | 23 Jun 2021 | £570,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Gorwell OX49 5QE | 22 Mar 2021 | £1,165,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Gorwell OX49 5QB | 20 Jan 2020 | £460,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Gorwell
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gorwell in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gorwell is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Gorwell
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Community College 804 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Watlington Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lewknor Church of England Primary School 74 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 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 and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Library (o/s, High Street) 1 min walk
- Gorwell (opp, Gorwell) 2 min walk
- Shirburn Street Church (o/s, Shirburn Street) 3 min walk
- Shirburn Street Church (opp, Shirburn Street) 3 min walk
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 789 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,695 |
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.
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.
Nearby streets in OX49
- Hampdens Way£542k
- Orchard Walk£235k
- Rosemoor Drive£302k
- Couching Street£438k
- Hill Road£974k
- Ash Close£460k
- Brook Street£426k
- High Street£575k
- Asgard Green£446k
- Shirburn Street£513k
- Britwell Road£383k
- Love Lane£795k