Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

WANTAGE ROAD, OX11 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANTAGE ROAD, OX11 0BP.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 64,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX11 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

OX11 0BP is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £377k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX11 0BP is a sought-after residential area on Wantage Road, 0.7km from Didcot in Didcot. Administratively it sits within Didcot West ward and the Wantage constituency.

For serious buyers, OX11 0BP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX11 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00145798 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX11 0BP. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 358,750

8 sales · Mean £ 356,681

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX11 0BP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Public order12
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Didcot Girls' School

Outstanding1562 pupils0.2 km
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Manor Primary School

Requires Improvement348 pupils0.3 km
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Aureus Primary School

Outstanding337 pupils0.8 km
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Stephen Freeman Community Primary School

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Willowcroft Community School

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Lydalls Nursery School

Outstanding84 pupils0.9 km
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St Birinus School

Good928 pupils0.9 km
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Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Broadway Butchers0.7 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op Didcot0.6 km
  • Didcot Baptist Church and Food Bank0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • GWR Staff Association0.9 km
  • Prince of Wales0.9 km
  • The Barn (Didcot) Ltd0.4 km
  • The Queens Arms0.5 km
  • Broadways0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Didcot Railway Centre0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • Kolkata0.6 km
  • Rachel's Cafe0.9 km
  • Salinas 2 Cafe0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Balbinka0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chinese Cottage0.2 km
  • Golden Bamboo0.9 km
  • The Chippy0.7 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Deniz Kebab0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Penny's B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Didcot Parkway1.0 km
  • Appleford3.8 km
  • Culham5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wantage Road Shops0.1 km
  • Didcot Girls School0.1 km
  • Wantage Road Shops0.1 km
  • Manor Crescent0.1 km
  • Manor Crescent0.2 km