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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £417,996 in Blewbury & Harwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£522,500
Flats12£242,500
Semi-Detached48£393,750
Terraced35£360,996

10 years median price trend in Blewbury & Harwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blewbury & Harwell.

All postcodes in Blewbury & Harwell

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

OX110LZ

Reading Road

OX110EG

Grove Road

OX110SR

Church Hill

OX110SU

Latton Close

OX110FX

Crispin Place

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

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

OX110NT

Chilton 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

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

OX110HW

Limetrees

OX110PA

Grove Road

OX116NF

Blewbury & Harwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.