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Didcot South

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About

Didcot South ward covers the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town. The area is characterised by housing developments from the latter half of the 20th century, providing homes for many who work at the nearby science and business campuses. Local shopping is centred on the Orchard Centre, which serves as a retail hub for daily needs. Residential streets are interspersed with several primary schools and community green spaces, including Loyd Recreation Park.

A notable local landmark is the preserved Didcot Railway Centre, located just north of the ward boundary, reflecting the town's deep historical connection to the railways. The landscape on the ward's southern edges begins to transition towards more open countryside. Transport links are defined by the proximity of the main railway line to London and the A34 road, which runs along the western side, connecting the area to Oxford and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Didcot South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Didcot South is £62,565 per year. There are 5 schools in Didcot South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Didcot South is home to around 13,234 people, with a population density of about 4,582.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Didcot South Population
13,234
Population density
4,582.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.9(+39%)
Shoplifting
11.41(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.11(-4%)
Public order
8.46(+38%)
Other theft
6.88(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,646
80.45%
Other White
1,104
8.34%
Indian
312
2.36%
African
200
1.51%
Chinese
135
1.02%
Total population: 13,233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,730
35.4%
No qualifications
1,783
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,688
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,373
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,152
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 10,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,993
37.13%
Owns outright
1,480
27.58%
Other social rented
809
15.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
605
11.27%
Shared ownership
224
4.17%
Total households: 5,367

Property prices in Didcot South

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Didcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,500 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Didcot South 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 Didcot South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£450,700
Flats17£210,000
Semi-Detached76£364,000
Terraced47£310,000

10 years median price trend in Didcot South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didcot South.

All postcodes in Didcot South

OX118AR

Mereland Road

OX116HL

Oregano Court

OX118SP

Queensway

OX118AQ

Broadway

OX118BX

Wessex Road

OX118RE

Samor Way

OX111GQ

Didcot South

OX116FH

Diamond Drive

OX116GH

Scots Pine Way

OX117HD

Compton Close

OX118QJ

Broadway

OX110AP

Norreys Road

OX110BD

Portway

OX116FP

Sundew Close

OX118AY

Mereland Road

OX118JJ

Barnes Road

OX118NS

Craven Way

OX118ZZ

Edinburgh Drive

OX111GP

Didcot South

OX116FR

Aster Close

OX116JE

Wagtail Haven

OX118AL

Broadway

OX118HR

The Croft

OX116FW

Guelder Rose

OX116GX

Cowslip Gate

OX116HU

Teal Close

OX117HZ

Lydalls Road

OX118WZ

Edinburgh Drive

OX111EW

Edinburgh Drive

OX116DZ

Cedar Close

OX118DS

Hagbourne Road

OX118EJ

East Street

OX118EP

St Peters Road

OX118HE

Kynaston Road

OX118LL

Cockcroft Road

OX111FA

Edinburgh Drive

OX116HT

Falcon Drive

OX117ND

Central Drive

OX117NN

Station Road

OX118AG

Rich's Sidings

OX110AF

Wantage Road

OX118AU

Mereland Road

OX118BA

Mereland Road

OX118HA

Kynaston Road

OX118JB

Abbott Road

OX118JN

Barnes Close

OX118TN

Ruskin Close

OX118TW

Nuffield Close

OX117HS

Edinburgh Drive

OX117NU

King Alfred Drive

OX118HU

Abbott Road

OX118NB

South Park Avenue

OX118QG

Fairacres Road

OX118SS

Mowbray Road

OX110ZY

Edinburgh Drive

OX116JL

Pillwort Lane

OX117JA

Haydon Road

OX118BG

Mereland Road

OX118BU

Wessex Road

OX118DB

Broadway

OX118DH

Hagbourne Road

OX118JR

Loyd Road

OX118RT

Edinburgh Drive

OX118SA

Broadway

OX118BD

Laburnum Grove

OX118LQ

Edwin Road

OX118NA

Tavistock Avenue

OX118ST

Mowbray Road

OX110AW

Norreys Road

OX111GA

Didcot South

OX118DX

Kennett Place

OX118PS

Hillary Drive

OX118SJ

Queensway

OX110BL

Elbourne

OX116DX

Larch Drive

OX116FQ

Ramsons Crescent

OX116HY

Avocet Close

OX116JJ

Yellowhammer Place

OX117NR

Cow Lane

OX117NT

King Alfred Drive

OX118BJ

Wessex Road

OX118DQ

Church Street

OX118HG

Ridgeway Road

OX118HX

Abbott Close

OX118PU

Newlands Avenue

OX118BS

Wessex Road

OX118RF

Samor Way

OX110AX

Meadow Way

OX111FT

Edinburgh Drive

OX116GG

Buckthorn Crescent

OX117LL

Station Road

OX118BH

Wessex Road

OX118EQ

High Street

OX118HD

Kynaston Road

OX118QR

Park Road

OX111DY

Edinburgh Drive

OX116HS

Box Tree Lane

OX117LG

High Street

OX118EG

High Street

OX118JY

Warner Crescent

Data Sources

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