Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

TOWNSEND, OX12 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND, OX12 0AZ.

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

OX12 0AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 60% 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.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX12, OX12 0AZ offers 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 0AZ 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 0AZ. 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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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

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

OX12 0AZ has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour8
Other theft8
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 Store0.6 km
  • Bottle Top0.5 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre0.6 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 PIZZA0.6 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 Parkway12.8 km
  • Appleford13.1 km
  • Culham14.0 km

Bus Stops

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