Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX18 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX18 1DL.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils0.6 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils1.2 km
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School

Good372 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hoofs1.0 km
  • The Harbour - Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Peking Express1.0 km
  • Soross1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Carterton Food Angels1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Carterton Community Centre1.0 km
  • Carterton Football Club0.2 km
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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