OX11 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Sherwood Road, 1.0km from Didcot in Didcot. Administratively it sits within Didcot West ward and the Wantage constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX11, OX11 0BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k. 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 OX11 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00145799 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, OX11 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, OX11 0BU.
327
43
£ 64,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX11 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX11 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £328k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX11 0BU. The average age is 42.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,275
5 sales · Mean £ 388,055
Flat
£ 99,000
1 sales · Mean £ 99,000
Detached
£ 299,950
1 sales · Mean £ 299,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX11 0BU has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Didcot Girls' School
Manor Primary School
Aureus Primary School
Stephen Freeman Community Primary School
Didcot Primary Academy
Lydalls Nursery School
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Willowcroft Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Broadway Butchers0.9 km
- Co-op Didcot0.9 km
- Didcot Baptist Church and Food Bank0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd.0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
- Balbinka1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Kolkata0.8 km
- Rachel's Cafe1.0 km
- Little India0.8 km
- The Mulberry Pub Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Barn (Didcot) Ltd0.4 km
- The Queens Arms0.6 km
- Didcot Civic Hall0.5 km
- Marlborough Club0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chinese Cottage0.4 km
- Golden Bamboo1.0 km
- The Chippy0.9 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Deniz Kebab0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Penny's B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Didcot Parkway1.1 km
- Appleford3.8 km
- Culham5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wantage Road Shops0.1 km
- Wantage Road Shops0.1 km
- Didcot Girls School0.2 km
- Drake Ave HAR DEL0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX110BU · Data under Open Government Licence