OX18 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Empire Drive, 0.9km from Shilton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX18 1BY 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00146553 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMPIRE DRIVE, OX18 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPIRE DRIVE, OX18 1BY.
497
39
£ 65,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX18 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX18 1BY — age 39, 77% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £363k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1BY. The average age is 39.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 324,000
20 sales · Mean £ 333,754
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1BY has low crime rates — 22 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.3 km
- Shilton Rose And Crown0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Carterton Football Club0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton10.3 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood10.8 km
- Finstock12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Empire Drive HAR0.1 km
- Empire Drive0.1 km
- Swinbrook Road North HAR DEL0.1 km
- Shillbrook Avenue HaR0.2 km
- Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181BY · Data under Open Government Licence