Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

TOWNSEND, OX12 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND, OX12 0AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX12 0AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX12 0AX combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£343k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.

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

OX12 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Townsend, 0.2km from Wick Green in Grove (Vale of White Horse). Administratively it sits within Wantage & Grove Brook ward and the Wantage constituency.

For serious buyers, OX12 0AX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 16.9% year-on-year. 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 OX12 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00146295 (shared with 14 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 OX12 0AX. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 320,833

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

OX12 0AX has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement445 pupils0.2 km
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Grove Church of England School

Good205 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Bottle Top0.4 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Elaichi Tandoori0.4 km
  • Williams F1 Staff Restaurant0.8 km
  • Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Deja Vu0.4 km
  • MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.4 km
  • EAGLE PIZZA0.6 km
  • Peking Chef0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.5 km
  • The Bay Tree0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Didcot Parkway12.7 km
  • Appleford13.0 km
  • Culham13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wick Green0.1 km
  • Wick Green0.1 km
  • Collett Way0.1 km
  • Collett Way0.1 km
  • Shepherds Close0.2 km