OX29 8QR is a sought-after residential area on Broadmarsh Lane, 0.1km from Freeland in Freeland. Administratively it sits within Freeland and Hanborough ward and the Witney constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX29, OX29 8QR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k. 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 OX29 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00146636 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADMARSH LANE, OX29 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADMARSH LANE, OX29 8QR.
363
46
£ 60,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX29 8QR 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX29 8QR's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £570k 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 OX29 8QR. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 690,000
3 sales · Mean £ 606,666
Terraced
£ 301,000
2 sales · Mean £ 301,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX29 8QR has low crime rates — 15 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
Freeland Church of England Primary School
Hanborough Manor CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Oxfordshire Yeoman0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Parsonage0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- A & J Catering0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Combe2.2 km
- Hanborough2.5 km
- Finstock6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadmarsh Lane0.1 km
- Broadmarsh Lane0.1 km
- Parklands0.2 km
- Parklands0.2 km
- St Marys Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX298QR · Data under Open Government Licence