The village is about 130 metres (430 ft) above sea level in the Chiltern Hills.

These were not considered to be worth retaining in an exposed condition and so the area was re-covered.

The Domesday Book of 1086 records Bixa as part of the Hundred of Binfield.

[2] Two of the north aisle windows contain sections of late 15th century Flemish stained glass.

[citation needed] The main road between Henley and Wallingford passes through the parish.