OX20
Woodstock, Bladon, Wootton, and Glympton. Blenheim Palace's doorstep — premium historic character, Oxford 10 miles, and the A44 corridor to the north Cotswolds.
What OX20 covers
OX20 is a compact, premium West Oxfordshire postcode centred on Woodstock, one of Oxfordshire's most visited towns. It sits 8 miles north of Oxford on the A44, and is best known as the location of Blenheim Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
The postcode covers a small geographic area. Property supply is limited, which supports prices. OX20 is one of the priciest postcodes in West Oxfordshire — comparable to premium OX2 North Oxford suburbs, though with very different character.
Areas in OX20
Woodstock
Historic market town with independent shops, inns, and restaurants. Blenheim Palace is on the edge of town. Strong tourism economy. Limited new-build supply.
Bladon
Village adjacent to Woodstock. Churchill grave in St Martin's Church. Quiet residential; close to Blenheim parkland.
Wootton
Village south of Woodstock. More accessible price point than Woodstock itself; popular with Oxford commuters.
Glympton
Tiny estate village. Very limited availability; mostly in the orbit of Glympton Park.
Property prices (OX20 area)
OX20 commands premiums relative to the wider West Oxfordshire market. Woodstock town-centre period properties and larger village houses are typically £500k–£900k+. Smaller terraced town houses start around £350–450k. The figures below are indicative.
| Property type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Flat / apartment | £250–380k |
| Terraced | £350–550k |
| Semi-detached | £450–650k |
| Detached | £600k–1.2m+ |
Indicative ranges based on Oxfordshire premium village market data. Verify on Rightmove/Zoopla.
Transport
Woodstock has no station. The A44 runs directly to Oxford (20 min by car to the ring road). Oxford Parkway (OX5/Kidlington) is the closest station, ~15 min south, with GWR/Chiltern services to London Paddington and Marylebone. The S3 bus provides regular Oxford–Woodstock–Chipping Norton services.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford city centre | ~20 min | Car via A44 / S3 bus |
| Oxford Parkway station | ~15 min | Car — GWR to Paddington ~58 min |
| London Paddington | ~1h15m | Drive to Oxford Parkway + GWR |
| Chipping Norton (OX7) | ~20 min | Car via A44 |
| Bicester | ~25 min | Car via A4095 |
Who OX20 suits
Oxford professionals wanting a premium village
OX20 gives genuine historic market-town character within 20 min of Oxford. Particularly popular with university, hospital, and tech-company staff.
Heritage and lifestyle buyers
Blenheim Palace, Churchill's grave at Bladon, and Woodstock's independent town centre create a distinctive cultural setting hard to replicate elsewhere.
Second-home or executive buyers
Limited supply and strong demand make OX20 a stable market. Woodstock is a popular weekend destination and premium let location.
North Cotswolds commuters
OX20 is on the A44 corridor between Oxford and Chipping Norton, making it a natural halfway point for households working in both directions.