At first glance, that number stands out. More homes. More choice. But that's only half the story. Although the number of properties for sale locally has doubled since 2022, the number of homes selling has also increased.

As we move through May, the property market continues to show its strength with a new record average asking price – even in the wake of the recent stamp duty increase. If you’re thinking about making a move, the latest data from Rightmove’s House Price Index suggests it’s still a very active and opportunity-rich time.

How do you beat those odds? When most people decide to put their Bicester home on the market, they assume one thing. That it will sell.

There are 2,739 households in Cherwell, aged between their early 50s and mid-60s, renting privately, not owning the Cherwell homes they live in. They're heading towards retirement age with no bricks and mortar, and the implications for them, their families, and Bicester's social and economic infrastructure are vast.