Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

HARDWELL CLOSE, OX12 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWELL CLOSE, OX12 0BN.

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

293

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX12 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX12 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £382k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £382k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.

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

OX12 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Hardwell 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 0BN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 £382k, up 23.0% 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00146296 (shared with 7 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 0BN. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 391,022

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

OX12 0BN has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement445 pupils0.2 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 Store0.4 km
  • Bottle Top0.2 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cornerstone Christian Centre0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Elaichi Tandoori0.2 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 Vu0.2 km
  • MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.2 km
  • EAGLE PIZZA0.4 km
  • Peking Chef0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.3 km
  • Grove Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Bay Tree0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Didcot Parkway12.6 km
  • Appleford13.1 km
  • Culham14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Evenlode Close0.1 km
  • Evenlode Close0.2 km
  • Millbrook Square0.2 km
  • Millbrook Square0.2 km
  • Bosleys Orchard0.3 km