OX18 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Blush Crescent, 1.0km from Shilton in Carterton. Administratively it sits within Carterton North West ward and the Witney constituency.
For serious buyers, OX18 1DA is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £456k, down 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX18 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00185990 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUSH CRESCENT, OX18 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUSH CRESCENT, OX18 1DA.
514
31
£ 65,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX18 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX18 1DA combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£456k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £456k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX18 1DA. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 477,500
21 sales · Mean £ 480,928
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
9 sales · Mean £ 336,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX18 1DA has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Carterton Community College
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Carterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Carterton Squash Club0.4 km
- Shilton Rose And Crown0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Carterton Football Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipton10.2 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood10.6 km
- Finstock12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Empire Drive0.1 km
- Empire Drive HAR0.1 km
- West Elmhurst Way HaR0.2 km
- Swinbrook Road North HAR DEL0.2 km
- Shillbrook Avenue DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX181DA · Data under Open Government Licence