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Didcot South East

About

Didcot South East forms the south-eastern quarter of Didcot in South Oxfordshire. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of post-war and more recent housing, local shops and primary schools serving neighbourhoods. Small green spaces and community allotments punctuate street patterns, and several streets lie within easy walking distance of the town centre. Local bus routes link the area to workplaces and shops elsewhere in Didcot, while short cycle and bus journeys reach Didcot Parkway station for regional rail services.

A strip of former railway land runs close to the south-eastern edge and has been repurposed as a traffic-free route, used by walkers and cyclists heading east out of town. Community facilities include a leisure centre and a cluster of sports pitches that see regular local fixtures. Day-to-day life in Didcot South East tends to revolve around school runs, market shopping and outdoor routes on the converted railway corridor, which provide a practical route into the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Didcot South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Didcot South East is £55,552 per year. Didcot South East is home to around 5,513 people, with a population density of about 5,246.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Didcot South East Population

5,513

Population density

5,246 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.91(+27%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.25(-20%)

Public order

6.35(+4%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.08(-21%)

Other theft

5.08(-9%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,308

78.16%

Other White

706

12.81%

Indian

1.29%

African

1.05%

Other Asian

0.93%

Total population: 5,512

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,566

34.1%

No qualifications

828

18.03%

Level 3 (A level)

713

15.52%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

608

13.24%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

544

11.84%

Total 16+ residents: 4,593

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

710

29.16%

Owns outright

642

26.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

554

22.75%

Other social rented

383

15.73%

Social rents from council

3.66%

Total households: 2,435

Property prices in Didcot South East

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Didcot South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £540,000.

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 Didcot South East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£385,000	£353,500	£367,500	£431,250	£468,250
Flats	10	£186,000	£140,150	£178,625	£197,500	£215,100
Semi-Detached	21	£350,000	£222,500	£321,000	£375,000	£470,000
Terraced	27	£315,000	£210,000	£260,000	£332,500	£365,500

10 years median price trend in Didcot South East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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