Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

HARDINGHAM CLOSE, OX18 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDINGHAM CLOSE, OX18 1AU.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX18 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX18 1AU's 72% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £435k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OX18 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Hardingham Close, 1.2km from Shilton 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00185882 (shared with 3 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 1AU. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

3 sales · Mean £ 488,333

Terraced

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,666

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

OX18 1AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.9 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils1.3 km
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School

Good372 pupils1.5 km
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Gateway Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Carterton Community Centre0.8 km
  • Carterton Football Club0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hoofs0.8 km
  • The Harbour - Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Peking Express0.8 km
  • Soross0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Carterton Food Angels0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton10.6 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.0 km
  • Finstock12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Swinbrook Road0.1 km
  • Swinbrook Road0.1 km
  • Glenmore Road HAR0.1 km
  • Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.1 km
  • Shillbrook Avenue HaR0.2 km