Steeple Aston
Built-up area in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.932, -1.312 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 47 26 |
| Population: | 947 |
| Dialling code: | 01869 (Bicester) |
Steeple Aston sits in the district of Cherwell in rural Oxfordshire, England, tucked into rolling countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds and within easy driving distance of Oxford, Bicester and Banbury. The village takes its name from the prominent church spire and the Old English "Aston" (east farm); a compact historic centre of stone and thatch cottages and a medieval parish church lies within a conservation area, reflecting its long agricultural past.
Today Steeple Aston combines farming with a mix of commuters and small local businesses, and supports a lively community life with a primary school, pubs, clubs and annual fêtes. Its attractive architecture, network of country walks and active village groups make it popular with families and retirees who value rural Oxfordshire living while retaining reasonable links to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Steeple Aston
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Oxford 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Aylesbury 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Bletchley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Banbury 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Bicester 7 miles11.2 km
- Didcot 22.4 miles36 km
- Witney 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Daventry 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Wantage 24.1 miles38.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Middle Aston Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Lower Heyford Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Rousham Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Steeple Barton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- North Aston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Duns Tew Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Westcot Barton Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Heyford Park Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Bartons Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Upper Heyford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Middle Barton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Somerton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Steeple Aston
OX25 4SQ, OX25 4SP, OX25 4SN, OX25 5PX, OX25 4RY, OX25 4SF, OX25 4SD, OX25 4ST, OX25 4SX … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 40.4 miles65.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 40.5 miles65.2 km
- Heyford Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Tackley Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Steeple Aston Ad
- The Holt Hotel 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Heyford 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Duke of Marlborough Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Chesterton Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The George Inn 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Weston Manor Hotel 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Holiday Inn Oxford 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Bicester 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Steeple Aston
- Dr Radcliffe's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blenheim Palace Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Otley Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Steane Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Eynsham Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- 12th Century Church Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Rollright Stones Archaeological site 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Pitt Rivers Museum Museum 12.2 miles19.7 km
- University of Oxford University 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Saint Bernard's College, Oxford Historic site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Ashmolean Museum Museum 12.4 miles20 km
- Rewley Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles20 km
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford Library 12.5 miles20.2 km