OX18 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Shilldeane Drive, 0.9km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX18 1BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00146545 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHILLDEANE DRIVE, OX18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHILLDEANE DRIVE, OX18 1BQ.
484
37
£ 65,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX18 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £297k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £297k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1BQ. The average age is 37.4. 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
Terraced
£ 265,000
4 sales · Mean £ 276,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1BQ 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
Carterton Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Edith Moorhouse Primary School
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Gateway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Carterton Food Angels0.9 km
- Bread Bin0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bourton Road Butchers1.0 km
- Broadshires Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.5 km
- Carterton Social Centre Club0.9 km
- Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company0.9 km
- Siege Of Orleans0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Carterton Community Centre0.9 km
- Carterton Football Club0.7 km
- All Angelo0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Carterton WI Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Peking Express0.9 km
- Soross0.9 km
- Carterton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Medina Grill0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton11.1 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.5 km
- Finstock13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cotswold Way0.1 km
- Rowan Close0.2 km
- Owen Place0.2 km
- Owen Place0.2 km
- Brizewood0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181BQ · Data under Open Government Licence