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About

Cholsey ward is located in South Oxfordshire, covering the village of Cholsey and its surrounding rural areas. The village lies near the River Thames, with easy access to the Chiltern Hills. It is well-connected by rail, with Cholsey railway station providing links to Reading, Didcot, and Oxford. The area has a mix of residential properties, farmland, and open spaces, offering a balance of community and countryside living.

The ward includes local amenities such as shops, pubs, and primary schools, catering to daily needs. Cholsey is known for its historic St. Mary’s Church and the annual Cholsey and Wallingford Steam Show. The nearby Ridgeway National Trail provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The area maintains a quiet, semi-rural character while benefiting from proximity to larger towns like Wallingford and Didcot for additional services.

Area overview

On average Cholsey has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cholsey is £64,236 per year. There are 7 schools in Cholsey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cholsey Population

9,276

Population density

140.7 per km²

Demographics

British

8,446

91.04%

Other White

375

4.04%

Irish

0.77%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.73%

Other Asian

0.65%

Total population: 9,277

Housing

Owns outright

1,448

38.94%

Owns with a mortgage

1,256

33.77%

Other social rented

424

11.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

334

8.98%

Other forms of private rent

2.47%

Total households: 3,719

Property prices in Cholsey

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Cholsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,500 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Cholsey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£750,000	£432,190	£575,000	£985,000	£1,625,000
Flats	13	£243,500	£197,000	£201,000	£320,000	£550,000
Semi-Detached	35	£440,000	£339,800	£402,000	£590,000	£752,000
Terraced	18	£441,000	£362,500	£420,000	£513,500	£763,000

10 years median price trend in Cholsey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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