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Launton sits just on the eastern edge of Bicester, though it remains a distinct village separated from the town’s expansion by a narrow stretch of fields. The layout is somewhat linear, stretching out along Bicester Road and Station Road, where the architecture shifts from traditional limestone cottages to more modern infill. Historically, it was a farming community, and you can still see that heritage in the surviving farmhouses and the Grade I listed St Mary’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century. It is a practical spot for getting around; the village is bordered by the A4421, providing a direct link to the M40, and the nearby Bicester North and Bicester Village railway stations offer regular services to London and Birmingham. For day-to-day life, the village is self-contained enough to have its own post office, a small primary school, and a couple of long-standing pubs, which helps it retain a community feel despite being so close to the busier retail hubs of the town.