OX12 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Walk, 0.2km from Wick Green in Grove (Vale of White Horse). Administratively it sits within Wantage & Grove Brook ward and the Wantage constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX12, OX12 0BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00146295 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE WALK, OX12 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE WALK, OX12 0BW.
288
40
£ 56,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX12 0BW 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX12 0BW combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£305k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX12 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 302,500
6 sales · Mean £ 307,158
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX12 0BW has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millbrook Primary School
Grove Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Convenience Store0.4 km
- Bottle Top0.2 km
- Parsons Bakery0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cornerstone Christian Centre0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Elaichi Tandoori0.2 km
- Williams F1 Staff Restaurant0.8 km
- Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Deja Vu0.2 km
- MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.2 km
- EAGLE PIZZA0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bell Inn0.3 km
- Grove Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Bay Tree0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Didcot Parkway12.6 km
- Appleford13.1 km
- Culham13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Evenlode Close0.1 km
- Evenlode Close0.2 km
- Millbrook Square0.2 km
- Millbrook Square0.2 km
- Wick Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX120BW · Data under Open Government Licence