oxford OX20 Postcodes

Oxford (OX20)

The OX20 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 336 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the OX20 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the West Oxfordshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in OX20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The OX20 postcode is located in the county of Oxfordshire and is served by Oxford City Council. It covers the village of Shipton-on-Cherwell in the north and Wootton in the south, with the area also being known as Shipton-on-Cherwell and Wootton. Both villages form a strong rural community and the area has seen large amounts of development over the last few years.

The OX20 postcode itself is situated on the OX20 postcode district boundary, which runs from the A44 in the north of the district, to the A423 in the south. The area is located approximately 11 miles north-east of Oxford and 7 miles south-west of Milton Keynes.

The area is served by the A421, which passes through the area and connects it to the M40 motorway. It is also in close proximity to junction 10 of the M1 motorway. The A423 also serves the area, running through the villages and connecting them to Milton Keynes and Banbury.

The area is served by two primary schools—Shipton-on-Cherwell C of E Primary School and Wootton Primary School—while there are also several churches in the local area, such as St John the Evangelist Church in Wootton and St Mary's Church in Shipton-on-Cherwell. There are also a variety of local services, such as a shop, a library, a pub, a post office and a health centre.

Residents of the OX20 postcode can enjoy access to the Oxfordshire countryside and a range of recreational activities, including walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The River Cherwell also runs through the postcode, and provides opportunities for angling. Local airports are also conveniently located in both Oxford and Milton Keynes.

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