Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

STEPTOE CLOSE, OX12 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPTOE CLOSE, OX12 0AY.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX12 0AY combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£461k 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 down 42.6% year-on-year.

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

OX12 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Steptoe Close, 0.2km from Wick Green in Grove (Vale of White Horse). Administratively it sits within Grove North ward and the Wantage constituency.

For serious buyers, OX12 0AY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k, down 42.6% 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 OX12 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00146294 (shared with 18 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 0AY. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 306,666

Detached

£ 610,000

3 sales · Mean £ 519,200

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

OX12 0AY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement445 pupils0.3 km
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Grove Church of England School

Good205 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Bottle Top0.5 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Elaichi Tandoori0.5 km
  • Williams F1 Staff Restaurant0.8 km
  • Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Deja Vu0.5 km
  • MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.5 km
  • EAGLE PIZZA0.7 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.6 km
  • The Bay Tree0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Didcot Parkway12.7 km
  • Appleford13.1 km
  • Culham13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Collett Way0.1 km
  • Collett Way0.1 km
  • Shepherds Close0.1 km
  • Wick Green0.1 km
  • Wick Green0.2 km