Area Analysis West Berkshire, South East

OX12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX12 postcode area.

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Population

28,878

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

OX12 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £360k. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.

home £360,454 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX12 is a postcode district in West Berkshire, South East, covering 960 active and 276 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OX12 (26%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OX12 are around £360k, down 12.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX12 at 190 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2390
Anti-social behaviour661
Criminal damage and arson547
Public order455
Other theft340

school Local Schools

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Stockham Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School

Good94 pupils
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St Amand's Catholic Primary School

Good118 pupils
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King Alfred's

Good1646 pupils
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Fitzwaryn School

Outstanding112 pupils
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Charlton Primary School

Good466 pupils
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Wantage Church of England Primary School

Good432 pupils
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The Hendreds Church of England School

Outstanding144 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Cantorist Farm Bakery
  • Charney Manor
  • Connect Catering at Crown Packaging
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Grove 1
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Express
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Caprinos Wantage
  • Cozzy lounge
  • Deja Vu
  • Domino's Pizza
  • EAGLE PIZZA
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • HEG Community Kitchen & Larder
  • Lesley Ford Hampers
  • Parsons Bakery
  • Post Office & Newsagents
  • Premier Convenience Store
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Court Hill Centre
  • The Bear Hotel
  • The Royal Oak Inn PH
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Abingdon Arms
  • Bell Inn
  • Blackbird
  • Blue Boar
  • Challow And Childrey Cricket Club
  • + 26 more