Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

EMPIRE DRIVE, OX18 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPIRE DRIVE, OX18 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

149

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Avg Age

32

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

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX18 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Empire Drive, 0.9km from Shilton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.

For families considering a move, OX18 1BZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00185888 (shared with 2 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 1BZ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 294,000

11 sales · Mean £ 299,570

Terraced

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,333

Detached

£ 336,600

2 sales · Mean £ 336,600

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

OX18 1BZ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Carterton Community College

Good588 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.2 km
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Carterton Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton

Requires Improvement83 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Carterton Squash Club0.4 km
  • Shilton Rose And Crown0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Carterton Football Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shipton10.3 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood10.7 km
  • Finstock12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Empire Drive HAR0.0 km
  • Empire Drive0.1 km
  • Swinbrook Road North HAR DEL0.2 km
  • West Elmhurst Way HaR0.2 km
  • Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.2 km