OX18 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Owen Place, 1.1km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX18 1BS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00146545 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OWEN PLACE, OX18 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWEN PLACE, OX18 1BS.
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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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX18 1BS combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£268k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £268k 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 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 276,908
22 sales · Mean £ 272,362
Terraced
£ 264,408
5 sales · Mean £ 261,408
Flat
£ 101,250
2 sales · Mean £ 101,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1BS has low crime rates — 16 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
3 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Carterton Food Angels1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Costa Coffee - Carterton1.0 km
- Humble Bumble Cafe0.9 km
- St John the Evangelist Church0.9 km
- The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Burford Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- Hoofs0.9 km
- The Harbour - Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Peking Express0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton11.0 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.4 km
- Finstock13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Owen Place0.1 km
- Owen Place0.1 km
- Shilton Road HAR DEL0.1 km
- Shilton Road HAR DEL0.1 km
- Glenmore Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181BS · Data under Open Government Licence