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About

Blewbury & Harwell ward is a predominantly rural area in the Vale of White Horse, characterised by its chalk downland landscape. The settlement pattern includes the historic village of Blewbury, with its thatched cottages and winding lanes, and the larger, more modern community of Harwell. The ward is bounded by the Berkshire Downs to the south and contains areas of ancient woodland and open farmland. The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, a major employer, is a significant feature in the north-eastern part of the ward.

The area is defined by the presence of the Harwell Campus, a large scientific research complex housing facilities like the Diamond Light Source synchrotron. This creates a distinct contrast with the surrounding agricultural land and the conservation area of Blewbury village. Public footpaths and the Ridgeway long-distance trail cross the downs, providing access to the rural scenery. The ward's communities are connected by local roads, with the A417 forming a key route through the area.

Area overview

On average Blewbury & Harwell has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blewbury & Harwell is £78,502 per year. There are 6 schools in Blewbury & Harwell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blewbury & Harwell is home to around 9,240 people, with a population density of about 245.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blewbury & Harwell Population
9,240
Population density
245.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.9(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-22%)
Other theft
7.58(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+14%)
Public order
6.71(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,620
82.49%
Other White
565
6.12%
Indian
266
2.88%
Other Asian
109
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
100
1.08%
Total population: 9,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,525
49.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
810
11.41%
No qualifications
721
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 7,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,478
39.87%
Owns outright
1,174
31.67%
Other social rented
436
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
7.85%
Shared ownership
162
4.37%
Total households: 3,707

Property prices in Blewbury & Harwell

Median price£429,500
Price per sq ft£401
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £519K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £429,500 (about £401 per square foot) in Blewbury & Harwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£520,000£418
Semi-Detached46£400,000£429
Terraced29£379,995£346
Flats12£234,998£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blewbury & Harwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,500£225,000£340,000£312,000
2017£461,000£236,500£340,000£289,000
2018£425,000£299,000£339,750£293,500
2019£460,000£265,000£325,000£292,500
2020£492,500£280,000£325,000£283,000
2021£550,000£213,000£360,000£295,000
2022£550,000£221,500£390,000£310,000
2023£580,000£187,500£355,000£297,514
2024£570,000£202,750£385,000£292,000
2025£510,000£235,773£394,246£360,996
2026£517,500£215,000£401,500£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£322£281£317
2017£330£346£338£389
2018£334£407£348£323
2019£328£380£327£359
2020£335£361£345£339
2021£369£309£355£356
2022£412£320£403£374
2023£422£284£408£405
2024£400£301£400£330
2025£412£324£415£347
2026£453£307£431£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blewbury & Harwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Blewbury & Harwell

Is Blewbury & Harwell safe?

Blewbury & Harwell records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blewbury & Harwell?

The median sale price in Blewbury & Harwell is £429,500 (about £401 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blewbury & Harwell?

Blewbury & Harwell has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blewbury & Harwell?

Blewbury & Harwell scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blewbury & Harwell sits around rank 27,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blewbury & Harwell?

The average household income in Blewbury & Harwell is around £78,502 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blewbury & Harwell?

Blewbury & Harwell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Debra Dewhurst (Liberal Democrats) and Hayleigh Gascoigne (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Blewbury & Harwell

OX110EU

High Street

OX110QU

The Paddock

OX110LR

Reading Road

OX110LE

Wantage Road

OX110FA

Fermi Avenue

OX119HB

London Road

OX110GE

Applewood Close

OX116DQ

Foxglove Way

OX119PQ

Chapel Lane

OX116GL

Palmer Close

OX119JJ

Reading Road

OX110LX

Hollyhocks

OX110DZ

Barrow Park

OX110PW

Severn Road

OX116FD

Hopkins Way

OX119HP

Reading Road

OX119JD

Stream Road

OX110HT

Westfield

OX119NJ

Bessels Way

OX110GH

Garden Close

OX116DH

Didcot Road

OX110SP

Dene Hollow

OX119PG

Nottingham Fee

OX119PT

Dibleys

OX110HX

The Styles

OX119PS

Watts Lane

OX110DQ

Manor Green

OX110SB

Crafts End

OX110EX

High Street

OX119HF

Abingdon Road

OX119PJ

Bridus Mead

OX119PD

London Road

OX110HH

Hengest Gate

OX119PL

Bridus Mead

OX119SW

Blewbury & Harwell

OX116LJ

Wear Valley Crescent

OX110EJ

Kings Lane

OX119PF

London Road

OX119NQ

Whites Orchard

OX110SX

Hill Piece

OX110ST

Downs Lane

OX110EP

Jennings Lane

OX116HA

Thyme Gardens

OX116LQ

Irwell Dale Place

OX116DP

Chestnut Drive

OX110PQ

Downside

OX110RT

South Row

OX110FB

Talbot Close

OX110LG

Westfield

OX110UA

Pathfinder View

OX110LT

Reading Road

OX116DA

Holly Lane

OX110FU

Hoopswell

OX116LX

Spey Glen Drive

OX110LH

Orchard Way

OX110SE

The Lane

OX110GA

Queen Gardens

OX110SZ

Chilton Field Way

OX119HX

Station Road

OX119PE

London Road

OX110RP

Newbury Road

OX119PR

South Street

OX116LR

Annan Dale Place

OX119QW

Bridus Way

OX119NH

Bessels Way

OX110FS

Boot Lane

OX110SD

The Green

OX110EF

Grove Road

OX110DU

Blenheim Terrace

OX110DE

Road Five

OX110UF

Roman Fields

OX110LF

Tyrrells Close

OX110LA

Broadway

OX110HP

Gaveston Road

OX119QF

Westbrook Street

OX110GJ

Armstrong Close

OX116DD

Ivy Close

OX116LE

Mole Lane

OX116FA

Keats Drive

OX110FD

Fermi Avenue

OX119HW

Woodway Road

OX110SY

Pegasus Close

OX110DX

Townsend

OX116GD

Greenwood Way

OX116GR

Gentian Mews

OX110HR

Loder Road

OX119HE

Churn Estate

OX110FZ

Chequers End

OX119QD

Westbrook Green

OX119QL

Millbrook Close

OX110HG

Brookside

OX110PH

Blewbury & Harwell

OX110HU

Westfield

OX119EX

Woodway Road

OX110FR

Fidlers Orchard

OX119JB

Church Street

OX116FJ

Candytuft Way

OX110FQ

Crown Fields

OX116FZ

Fen Violet Drive

OX119NL

Bessel's Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.