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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

OX110TY

Kiln Crescent

OX119QE

Grahame Close

OX110RZ

Main Street

OX116GZ

Calamint Court

OX110FP

Hill Mead

OX116GE

Mezereon Spur

OX116LT

Tern Valley Close

OX110FG

Walnut Place

OX119PY

Church Road

OX110HQ

The Barrow

OX110HS

Westfield

OX119JL

Chilton Road

OX110RY

Elderfield Crescent

OX116FG

Wynton Close

OX110DP

Didcot Road

OX119PU

Dibleys

OX110JL

Reading Road

OX110PB

Newbury Road

OX110EH

Drewitts Corner

OX110EN

The Cleave

OX119QA

Westbrook Street

OX119JH

Pound Lane

OX116FY

Pennyroyal Place

OX119PB

London Road

OX116GA

Speedwell Arch

OX116DN

Didcot Road

OX119QQ

Church End

OX116FE

Blisset Close

OX119JN

Chapel Furlong

OX119HD

Boham's Road

OX110RX

Lawson Lane

OX110ED

The Croft

OX119FF

Applethorpe

OX110HB

The Park

OX110EQ

High Street

OX119JG

Stream Road

OX110FT

Ham Corner

OX119NN

Bessels Way

OX116GF

Cottongrass Road

OX116GY

Greenwood Way

OX110DT

Burr Street

OX110LD

Wantage Road

OX110JG

The Winnaway

OX116DB

Mistletoe Mews

OX110DR

The Driftway

OX110TT

Diamond Way

OX116EY

Greenwood Way

OX110SS

Manor Close

OX110LU

Reading Road

OX119JP

Alexander Close

OX110SJ

Townsend

OX110PG

Newbury Road

OX116LS

Crake Valley Road

OX116BZ

Greenwood Way

OX116DW

Didcot Road

OX110QN

Newbury Road

OX110EE

Grove Road

OX110LB

Broadway Close

OX116EE

Miles East

OX110DS

Blenheim Hill

OX119NS

Eastfields

OX119NG

The Pilgrims Way

OX110TX

Spa Street

OX116LY

Leven Glen Road

OX119HY

Fieldside

OX110EB

Barrow Road

OX110ET

High Street

OX119PX

South Street

OX110SA

Crafts End

OX110TW

The Rookery

OX110DY

Barrow Lane

OX119EU

Blewbury Hill

OX119PN

London Road

OX116JY

Barberry Drive

OX119NR

Eastfields

OX110PF

The Gallops

OX119ED

Sheencroft Cottages

OX119QN

Berry Lane

OX110HD

Wellshead Lane

OX110RW

Newbury Road

OX110GN

Perimeter Road

OX110LP

Downs Close

OX110JN

Reading Road

OX119JF

High Street

OX110FY

Streamway Close

OX110TD

Dido Road

Data Sources

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