Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

WILCOTE RIDING, OX7 3BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILCOTE RIDING, OX7 3BZ.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX7 3BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX7 3BZ combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£412k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £412k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 77.8% year-on-year.

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

OX7 3BZ is a sought-after residential area on Wilcote Riding, 0.6km from Finstock in Finstock. Administratively it sits within Charlbury and Finstock ward and the Witney constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX7, OX7 3BZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 77.8% year-on-year. 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 OX7 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00146588 (shared with 7 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 OX7 3BZ. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

4 sales · Mean £ 225,750

Detached

£ 990,000

1 sales · Mean £ 990,000

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

OX7 3BZ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Finstock Church of England Primary School

Good43 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • TVSA Village Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finstock1.2 km
  • Charlbury3.5 km
  • Combe5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Plough Inn0.2 km
  • The Plough Inn0.2 km
  • Finstock CE School0.3 km
  • Finstock CE School0.3 km