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Blewbury & Harwell

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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 10.7% 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. The median sale price in Blewbury & Harwell is £414,995 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £504,500. There are 6 schools in Blewbury & Harwell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
10.7%
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: £414,995
Price per sq ft: £396
Sales (last 12 months): 163
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £505K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £414,995 (about £396 per square foot) in Blewbury & Harwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 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
Detached59£545,000£416
Semi-Detached54£406,250£402
Terraced32£335,000£362
Flats18£226,498£317

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£398,000£225,000£340,000£317,500
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£498,750£235,773£399,995£375,246
2026£587,500£220,000£405,000£310,000
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£280£291
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£411£323£397£347
2026£421£314£410£410
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district.

Band A£1,718
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,291
Band D£2,577
Band E£3,150
Band F£3,723
Band G£4,296
Band H£5,155

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blewbury & Harwell ward.

Local councillors

Debra Dewhurst

Blewbury & Harwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Hayleigh Gascoigne

Blewbury & Harwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Blewbury & Harwell

OX116FZ

Fen Violet Drive

OX119NL

Bessel's Way

OX119QG

Westbrook Street

OX110TU

Villa Road

OX116LL

Hamps Close

OX119JR

Beeching Close

OX110TS

Isis Close

OX110SQ

Chilton Field Way

OX116DL

Didcot Road

OX119HZ

Church Corner

OX116LD

Teign Gorge Way

OX110EG

Grove Road

OX110SR

Church Hill

OX110SU

Latton Close

OX110FX

Crispin Place

OX116LZ

Blewbury & Harwell

OX110UE

Horsa Lane

OX116LB

Eskdale Drive

OX119HS

Aldens Lane

OX110SH

Church Hill

OX119EZ

Woodway Road

OX119NP

Bessels Way

OX116EX

Orchid Mews

OX110EY

High Street

OX119NY

London Road

OX110ER

High Street

OX110SL

Dene Hollow

OX119QH

Church End

OX116FF

Candytuft Way

OX119JQ

Orchard Close

OX110HY

Limetrees

OX119JE

High Street

OX110FW

White Hart Way

OX119HA

Blewbury & Harwell

OX116DG

Cherry Tree Road

OX116EQ

Foxglove Way

OX116LG

Blewbury & Harwell

OX119HT

Prospect Road

OX119NA

Robinson Close

OX119QB

Westbrook Street

OX119NX

London Road

OX110QP

The Orchids

OX116LP

Tillingbourne Lane

OX116FB

Sir Chetwode Close

OX110EA

Barrow Lane

OX116EW

Harebell Road

OX110LS

The Holloway

OX110RS

Thorningdown

OX119EY

White Shoot

OX110ES

School Lane

OX110EL

The Cleave

OX116GB

Marigold Crescent

OX110RU

Fieldside

OX110RN

Manor Close

OX110FJ

Ash Crescent

OX110EZ

Church Lane

OX119NT

Bessels Way

OX110SN

Dene Hollow

OX116EZ

Moreland Road

OX116JX

Greenwood Way

OX119QJ

Berry Lane

OX119JA

Newmans Close

OX110FL

Hawthorn Gardens

OX116ET

Bramble Lane

OX110LN

Reading Road

OX110UD

Baths Road

OX116GJ

Hornsby Fields

OX110GB

Blewbury & Harwell

OX110EW

The Cleave

OX119FL

Chailey Gardens

OX119PZ

Church Villas

OX110LQ

Orchard Way

OX119HG

Boham's Road

OX110JJ

Reading Road

OX110RR

Lower Road

OX110SF

The Lane

OX110LW

Reading Road

OX110FH

Teasel Bank

OX110JQ

Newbury Road

OX110HA

Church Lane

OX119NU

London Road

OX116LN

Eskdale Drive

OX119NZ

Treble House Terrace

OX119EB

Bessel's Way

OX110TZ

Potteries Lane

OX110QX

Fermi Avenue

OX110HE

Chilbrook

OX116NA

Blewbury & Harwell

OX119HU

Station Road

OX110HL

Church Lane

OX110JW

Abingdon Road

OX110LJ

Wantage Road

OX110HF

Broadway

OX116FX

Candytuft Way

OX110SW

Dene Hollow

OX110LL

Wantage Road

OX119FA

Cossicle Mead

OX116JZ

Heather Way

OX110UB

Droveway

OX119NW

Bessels Lea