OX18 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Dovetrees, 0.7km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 10.6% 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 OX18 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00146538 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVETREES, OX18 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVETREES, OX18 1AN.
262
36
£ 65,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX18 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1AN. The average age is 35.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
13 sales · Mean £ 289,730
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1AN has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Carterton Primary School
Carterton Community College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Gateway Primary School
Edith Moorhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Carterton Food Angels0.8 km
- Bread Bin0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Bourton Road Butchers0.8 km
- Brize Norton Self Serve0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.7 km
- Carterton Social Centre Club0.8 km
- Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company0.7 km
- The Beehive0.8 km
- Golden Eagle0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Carterton Community Centre0.8 km
- Carterton Football Club0.9 km
- All Angelo0.7 km
- Asda Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Peking Express0.7 km
- Soross0.7 km
- Carterton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Medina Grill0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eight Views B&B1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton11.2 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.6 km
- Finstock13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dove Trees0.1 km
- Dove Trees0.1 km
- Rowan Close0.1 km
- Rock Road0.2 km
- Rock Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181AN · Data under Open Government Licence