Saunders Close, Watlington
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX49 5QY.
At a glance
7 property sales on Saunders Close, Watlington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 12 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £459,600.
House prices on Saunders Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Saunders Close 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 | 5 | £459,600 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £440,000 | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £365,000 | 13 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on Saunders Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 12 Dec 2024 | £426,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 14 Jun 2024 | £387,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 8 Nov 2021 | £650,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 4 Dec 2020 | £412,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 1 Apr 2020 | £422,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 13 Mar 2020 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Saunders Close OX49 5QY | 25 Jun 2018 | £440,000 | 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 Saunders Close
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Saunders Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% 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
Saunders Close 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 Saunders Close
| 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 | 2.5 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
- Icknield Community College (opp, Love Lane) 2 min walk
- Shirburn Street Church (o/s, Shirburn Street) 2 min walk
- Shirburn Street Church (opp, Shirburn Street) 2 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 882 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,195 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 31% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 31% | 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
- Britwell Road£383k
- Shirburn Street£513k
- Love Lane£795k