Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

SORREL WAY, OX18 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SORREL WAY, OX18 1AG.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX18 1AG 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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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX18 1AG's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £176k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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

OX18 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Sorrel Way, 1.2km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North East ward and the Witney constituency.

For families considering a move, OX18 1AG represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.8% 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 OX18 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00169079 (shared with 5 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 OX18 1AG. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 181,000

16 sales · Mean £ 181,093

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

OX18 1AG has low crime rates — 26 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting15
Public order11
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.2 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils0.9 km
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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils1.0 km
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Gateway Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brize Norton Self Serve0.8 km
  • Broadshires Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Carterton Food Angels0.1 km
  • MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Airbus Brize Norton - Elior0.9 km
  • Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC0.8 km
  • Carterton Community Centre0.1 km
  • Carterton Football Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Habib's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Hoofs0.1 km
  • The Harbour - Fish And Chips0.1 km
  • Top Kitchens Bilash0.5 km
  • Peking Express0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.8 km
  • The Masons Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton10.7 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.0 km
  • Finstock12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Marigold Square0.1 km
  • Pear Tree Walk0.1 km
  • Sorrel Way HaR0.1 km
  • Willow Drive0.2 km
  • Willow Drive0.2 km