Welcome to Fritwell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Fritwell is a village and civil parish about 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 736.The parish's southern boundary is a stream that flows eastwards through Fewcott and past the villages of Fringford and Godington before entering Buckinghamshire where it becomes part of Padbury Brook, a tributary of the Great Ouse. The northeastern boundary of Fritwell parish is the main road between Bicester and Banbury. On other sides the parish is bounded by field boundaries. The Portway, a road that predates the Roman conquest of Britain, runs north–south parallel with the River Cherwell and passes through the western part of the parish. The village's toponym is derived from Fyrht-wielle or Fyrht-welle, which is Old English for a wishing well.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
499 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
711 (2021) |
Density |
142 people/km2 |
Mean age |
37.0 |
Ward |
Deddington |
District |
Cherwell |
Postcodes |
OX27 |
ONS ID |
E04008045 |
Council
Contact details for Fritwell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Fritwell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Fritwell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Fritwell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Fritwell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Fritwell Parish.
Local News
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Cherwell Council considers Fritwell development
Published: 18th Dec 2022
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New home plans for Fritwell near Bicester in Oxfordshire
Published: 13th Apr 2024
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Village near Bicester to get 'traditional' pub with outdoor seating and 40 new homes
Published: 5th Jul 2022