Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

UPAVON WAY, OX18 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPAVON WAY, OX18 1BU.

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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

OX18 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

OX18 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Upavon Way, 0.8km from Carterton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX18, OX18 1BU offers 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BU 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 1BU. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

OX18 1BU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils0.0 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils0.6 km
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Gateway Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.1 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.7 km
  • Carterton Social Centre Club0.8 km
  • Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company0.8 km
  • The Beehive0.9 km
  • Golden Eagle1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Carterton Football Club0.8 km
  • All Angelo0.8 km
  • Asda Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Carterton WI Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Peking Express1.0 km
  • Soross1.0 km
  • Carterton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Medina Grill0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bread Bin0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Bourton Road Butchers0.9 km
  • Broadshires Pharmacy1.0 km
  • McColls0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eight Views B&B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton11.2 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood11.6 km
  • Finstock13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Community College0.1 km
  • Rowan Close0.2 km
  • Cotswold Way0.2 km
  • Faulder Avenue0.3 km
  • Rock Road0.3 km