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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 78 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
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
42.16(+33%)
Shoplifting
12.62(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+18%)
Public order
7.63(+26%)
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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Didcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 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
Flats17£216,000
Detached31£450,000
Semi-Detached83£370,000
Terraced42£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

OX118SX

Green Road

OX118AJ

Broadway

OX111GU

Didcot South

OX118HD

Kynaston Road

OX118HZ

Abbott Road

OX110AD

Drake Avenue

OX111FT

Edinburgh Drive

OX118SZ

Green Close

OX110BN

Garden Close

OX118JY

Warner Crescent

OX118LJ

Cockcroft Road

OX118PU

Newlands Avenue

OX117HD

Compton Close

OX117LL

Station Road

OX118DB

Broadway

OX118LF

Edwin Road

OX118NG

Bowness Avenue

OX118AG

Rich's Sidings

OX118BD

Laburnum Grove

OX118TA

Green Close

OX117HZ

Lydalls Road

OX111DA

Edinburgh Drive

OX116FR

Aster Close

OX118QW

Park Road

OX116FN

Wintergreen Close

OX118AZ

Mereland Road

OX110BS

Wantage Road

OX116FS

Yarrow Close

OX118XD

Edinburgh Drive

OX116HG

Scots Pine Way

OX118QX

Park Road

OX118RF

Samor Way

OX118BA

Mereland Road

OX118AU

Mereland Road

OX118NQ

Clarence Place

OX118BN

Wessex Road

OX118EN

St Andrews Road

OX116FL

Reed Street

OX118TB

Green Close

OX116HR

Diamond Drive

OX118NS

Craven Way

OX118US

Roebuck Court

OX118HS

The Croft

OX116HH

Chamomile Way

OX118EP

St Peters Road

OX118HA

Kynaston Road

OX117LT

Edinburgh Drive

OX118EG

High Street

OX118JL

Barnes Road

OX117JA

Haydon Road

OX110AU

Meadow Way

OX116HJ

Marjoram Way

OX118NX

Newlands Avenue

OX118QJ

Broadway

OX116JD

Tom Gaughan Way

OX118DF

St Johns Close

OX116HT

Falcon Drive

OX118HF

Ridgeway Road

OX118LH

Cockcroft Road

OX116GW

Snowdrop Drive

OX118HU

Abbott Road

OX117HT

Edinburgh Drive

OX117NR

Cow Lane

OX110AN

Norreys Road

OX116HS

Box Tree Lane

OX110AR

Brunel Road

OX110AW

Norreys Road

OX118JX

Loyd Road

OX118TD

Green Close

OX116DJ

Didcot South

OX118PW

Lynmouth Road

OX117LE

Market Place

OX116HY

Avocet Close

OX118LG

Edwin Road

OX111GT

Didcot South

OX116HN

Sage Drive

OX116FP

Sundew Close

OX117NU

King Alfred Drive

OX116FQ

Ramsons Crescent

OX118QP

Park Road

OX118BX

Wessex Road

OX118QS

Park Road

OX116DZ

Cedar Close

OX118DR

Hagbourne Road

OX118JW

Cockcroft Road

OX118QN

Rutherford Place

OX118EW

St Andrews Road

OX110AG

Wantage Road

OX117NE

Station Road

OX116FH

Diamond Drive

OX116FT

Crowberry Place

OX117LP

White Leys Close

OX118QZ

Fairacres Road

OX118AT

Mereland Road

OX116HP

Samphire Close

OX118NY

Park Road

OX117LQ

Didcot South

OX118HG

Ridgeway Road

OX118BP

Wessex Road

OX118QF

Oatland Road

Data Sources

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