Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

ASHDOWN WAY, OX12 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHDOWN WAY, OX12 0AQ.

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

331

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, OX12 0AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £270,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX12 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Ashdown Way, 0.7km from Wick Green in Grove (Vale of White Horse). Administratively it sits within Grove North ward and the Wantage constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX12 0AQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX12 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00146293 (shared with 4 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 OX12 0AQ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Terraced

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

OX12 0AQ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting16
Public order7
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement445 pupils0.7 km
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Grove Church of England School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Fitzwaryn School

Outstanding112 pupils1.1 km
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Stockham Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • MacDermid Autotype0.9 km
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Elaichi Tandoori0.6 km
  • Munchies of Grove0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Bottle Top0.6 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.6 km
  • Wantage & Grove FoodBank0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Deja Vu0.6 km
  • MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.6 km
  • EAGLE PIZZA0.5 km
  • Peking Chef0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.5 km
  • Grove Rugby Club0.2 km
  • The Bay Tree0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Didcot Parkway12.7 km
  • Appleford13.2 km
  • Culham14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mandhill Close0.2 km
  • Mandhill Close0.2 km
  • Wessex Way0.2 km
  • Wessex Way0.2 km
  • Cane Lane0.3 km