Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

SHILLDEANE DRIVE, OX18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHILLDEANE DRIVE, OX18 1BQ.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX18 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £297k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £297k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX18 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Shilldeane Drive, 0.9km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.

For serious buyers, OX18 1BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

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 £297k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00146545 (shared with 28 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 1BQ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

Terraced

£ 265,000

4 sales · Mean £ 276,250

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

OX18 1BQ 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils0.2 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils0.7 km
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.0 km
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Gateway Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Carterton Food Angels0.9 km
  • Bread Bin0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bourton Road Butchers1.0 km
  • Broadshires Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.5 km
  • Carterton Social Centre Club0.9 km
  • Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company0.9 km
  • Siege Of Orleans0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Carterton Community Centre0.9 km
  • Carterton Football Club0.7 km
  • All Angelo0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
  • Carterton WI Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Peking Express0.9 km
  • Soross0.9 km
  • Carterton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Medina Grill0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton11.1 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.5 km
  • Finstock13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotswold Way0.1 km
  • Rowan Close0.2 km
  • Owen Place0.2 km
  • Owen Place0.2 km
  • Brizewood0.2 km