Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

THORNHILL CLOSE, OX18 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL CLOSE, OX18 1AR.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OX18 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OX18 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Thornhill Close, 1.2km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North East ward and the Witney constituency.

Day-to-day life in OX18 1AR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00169085 (shared with 8 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 OX18 1AR. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,500

13 sales · Mean £ 191,461

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

OX18 1AR has low crime rates — 26 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 offences55
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.1 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils0.9 km
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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils1.0 km
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Gateway Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils1.4 km
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Brize Norton Primary School

Outstanding142 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Brize Norton Self Serve0.7 km
  • Broadshires Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Carterton Food Angels0.0 km
  • MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Airbus Brize Norton - Elior0.9 km
  • Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC0.7 km
  • Carterton Community Centre0.0 km
  • Carterton Football Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Habib's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Hoofs0.1 km
  • The Harbour - Fish And Chips0.1 km
  • Top Kitchens Bilash0.4 km
  • Peking Express0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.8 km
  • The Masons Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton10.7 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.0 km
  • Finstock12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Marigold Square0.0 km
  • Sorrel Way HaR0.1 km
  • Willow Drive0.1 km
  • Willow Drive0.1 km
  • Trefoil Way0.1 km