Burghfield Common's private rental market has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2021, the average monthly rent in Burghfield Common was £1,189. So far in 2026, that figure stands at £1,503. That is a rise of 26.4%. To put that into context, the average UK rent increased from £1,390 in 2021 to £1,744 in 2026, a rise of 25.5%.

Cippenham's private rental market has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2021, the average monthly rent in Cippenham was £1,086. So far in 2026, that figure stands at £1,475. That is a rise of 35.8%. To put that into context, the average UK rent increased from £1,390 in 2021 to £1,744 in 2026, a rise of 25.5%.

For some homebuyers, the kitchen is the deal maker. For others, it is the number of bedrooms, the school catchment or the distance to the railway station. Yet for a sizeable group of buyers, the garden matters just as much as the house itself. Across Ruislip and its surrounding villages, there are 112 homes with large gardens.

As an agent in the Bicester property market, I believe it is important to offer local homeowners a balanced and realistic view of both the Bicester and national property markets.