OX18 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Wychwood Close, 1.0km from Shilton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX18 1DL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00146554 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX18 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX18 1DL.
279
53
£ 65,700 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX18 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £315k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1DL. The average age is 53.1. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
8 sales · Mean £ 312,125
Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1DL has low crime rates — 20 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 John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Edith Moorhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hoofs1.0 km
- The Harbour - Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Peking Express1.0 km
- Soross1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Carterton Food Angels1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Carterton Community Centre1.0 km
- Carterton Football Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton10.6 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.0 km
- Finstock12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shillbrook Avenue HaR0.1 km
- Shillbrook Avenue HaR0.1 km
- Swinbrook Road0.1 km
- Swinbrook Road0.1 km
- Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181DL · Data under Open Government Licence