Welcome to Burford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles (29 km) west of Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles (3 km) from the Gloucestershire boundary. The toponym derives from the Old English words burh meaning fortified town or hilltown and ford, the crossing of a river. The 2011 Census recorded the population of Burford parish as 1,422.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
---|---|
Population |
1,522 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
49.2 |
Ward |
Burford |
District |
West Oxfordshire |
Postcodes |
OX18 |
ONS ID |
E04008267 |
Council
Contact details for Burford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Burford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Burford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Burford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Burford Parish.
Local News
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Views sought on car parks in Burford and Woodstock
Published: 17th Jan 2024
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Look inside The Bull hotel at Burford after reopening
Published: 17th Dec 2023
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Oxfordshire school closes after power outage in Burford
Published: 17th Oct 2023