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Didcot South West

About

Didcot South West is a residential area primarily consisting of housing estates built from the 1960s onwards. The layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and avenues, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Green spaces are integrated throughout, including the large Ladygrove Park with its playing fields and children's play areas.

The area is defined by its proximity to the railway lines, with the mainline to London Paddington running along its eastern boundary. Local amenities are focused around a district centre on Great Western Drive, providing shops and services for daily needs. The landscape is largely flat, with views often extending towards the nearby Wittenham Clumps hills in the distance.

Area overview

On average Didcot South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Didcot South West is £58,794 per year. There are 3 schools in Didcot South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Didcot South West is home to around 6,357 people, with a population density of about 4,616.6 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Didcot South West Population

6,357

Population density

4,616.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.33(-20%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.87(-36%)

Public order

5.35(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.19(-20%)

Shoplifting

4.25(-47%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,471

86.01%

Other White

433

6.81%

Indian

1.19%

Irish

0.93%

Chinese

0.77%

Total population: 6,361

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,612

31.13%

No qualifications

975

18.83%

Level 3 (A level)

811

15.66%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

740

14.29%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

595

11.49%

Total 16+ residents: 5,179

Housing

Owns outright

916

35.2%

Owns with a mortgage

897

34.47%

Other social rented

364

13.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

259

9.95%

Social rents from council

2.61%

Total households: 2,602

Property prices in Didcot South West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 in Didcot South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £570,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	6	£209,000	£166,250	£178,250	£215,750	£279,000
Terraced	15	£350,000	£268,500	£277,500	£366,250	£458,000
Detached	12	£449,000	£360,500	£387,500	£491,625	£539,000
Semi-Detached	41	£360,000	£260,000	£315,000	£418,000	£462,500

10 years median price trend in Didcot South West

Data Sources

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

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

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