Built-up area in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.99, -1.368 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 43 32 |
| Population: | 549 |
| Dialling code: | 01295 (Banbury) |
Barford St. Michael is a small, picturesque village in the district of Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, lying beside the gentle curve of the River Swere and closely linked to the neighbouring hamlet of Barford St. John. The settlement is typically rural in character, with stone and thatch cottages clustered around a village green and a parish church, giving it a traditional Oxfordshire village feel.
Historically an agricultural community with a parish church of medieval origins, the village retains a mix of historic buildings and converted homes. Today life in Barford St. Michael combines local farming and community activity with many residents commuting to larger centres such as Banbury or Oxford, making it a quiet but well-connected spot in the county.