Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

WARDS LANE, OX7 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARDS LANE, OX7 3BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX7 3BP combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£517k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 167.3% year-on-year.

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

OX7 3BP is a sought-after residential area on Wards Lane, 0.7km from Finstock in Finstock. Administratively it sits within Charlbury and Finstock ward and the Witney constituency.

For serious buyers, OX7 3BP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, up 167.3% year-on-year. 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 OX7 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00146589 (shared with 31 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 OX7 3BP. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 638,750

2 sales · Mean £ 638,750

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX7 3BP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Finstock Church of England Primary School

Good43 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • TVSA Village Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finstock0.9 km
  • Charlbury3.2 km
  • Combe5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Finstock CE School0.1 km
  • Finstock CE School0.1 km
  • Village shop0.2 km
  • Village shop0.2 km
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km