OX18 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Hardingham Close, 1.2km from Shilton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00185882 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDINGHAM CLOSE, OX18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDINGHAM CLOSE, OX18 1AU.
181
40
£ 65,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX18 1AU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX18 1AU's 72% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £435k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1AU. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 495,000
3 sales · Mean £ 488,333
Terraced
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 261,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1AU has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Carterton Community College
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Carterton Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Gateway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Carterton Community Centre0.8 km
- Carterton Football Club0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hoofs0.8 km
- The Harbour - Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Peking Express0.8 km
- Soross0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Carterton Food Angels0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton10.6 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.0 km
- Finstock12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Swinbrook Road0.1 km
- Swinbrook Road0.1 km
- Glenmore Road HAR0.1 km
- Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.1 km
- Shillbrook Avenue HaR0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181AU · Data under Open Government Licence