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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

OX110AB

Colborne Road

OX110ZY

Edinburgh Drive

OX118ET

Edinburgh Drive

OX118BG

Mereland Road

OX118SJ

Queensway

OX118ED

Medway Grove

OX116HD

Diamond Drive

OX118EZ

Green Close

OX118DT

Hagbourne Road

OX118EA

Kennett Place

OX118SU

Mowbray Road

OX116FW

Guelder Rose

OX116HB

Diamond Drive

OX118DY

Shannon Road

OX111EW

Edinburgh Drive

OX117LG

High Street

OX116GT

Bluebell Lane

OX116ED

Elder Close

OX110BE

Portway

OX118UA

Wessex Road

OX116JH

Cormorant Close

OX110BB

Woodlands Road

OX118HL

Sinodun Road

OX116HL

Oregano Court

OX118PL

Glebe Road

OX117NT

King Alfred Drive

OX118HJ

Sinodun Road

OX118RE

Samor Way

OX118AY

Mereland Road

OX118NU

Craven Way

OX118JP

Loyd Road

OX116HF

Diamond Drive

OX118JA

Abbott Road

OX116JL

Pillwort Lane

OX110BA

Portway

OX118QY

Edmonds Court

OX118HW

Sinodun Road

OX118QB

Newlands Avenue

OX118QD

Oatland Road

OX118XA

Edinburgh Drive

OX116HX

Goldcrest Gardens

OX118SS

Mowbray Road

OX110AY

Meadow Way

OX118DQ

Church Street

OX118LQ

Edwin Road

OX118EE

Tyne Square

OX118AB

Broadway

OX118HY

Abbott Road

OX118LL

Cockcroft Road

OX111GA

Didcot South

OX118NE

Bowness Avenue

OX118QR

Park Road

OX116GU

Burdock Spur

OX118UT

Roebuck Court

OX116HW

Nuthatch End

OX118HB

Kynaston Road

OX116EA

Willow End

OX118PN

Glebe Road

OX118DU

Bridge Close

OX118NA

Tavistock Avenue

OX116DY

Sycamore Way

OX118EB

Thames Court

OX118NR

Craven Way

OX111GR

Didcot South

OX118FA

Isambard Close

OX118HN

Sinodun Road

OX110AF

Wantage Road

OX118DE

Kibble Close

OX117HY

Haddon Terrace

OX111DY

Edinburgh Drive

OX118BT

Wessex Road

OX116JG

Curlew Meadow

OX118BE

Mereland Road

OX118PZ

Newlands Avenue

OX118DZ

Severn Crescent

OX118TW

Nuffield Close

OX118QT

Park Road

OX118AQ

Broadway

OX111GQ

Didcot South

OX118EH

Bourne Street

OX116GS

Clover Fields

OX118SW

Queensway

OX116JA

Eider Way

OX118JU

Loyd Road

OX116HU

Teal Close

OX110FF

Bernard Barlow Close

OX118RZ

Broadway

OX111ES

Edinburgh Drive

OX118QG

Fairacres Road

OX110BH

Barleyfields

OX118AP

Mereland Road

OX110BJ

Barleyfields

OX118HH

Sinodun Road

OX118QE

Fairacres Road

OX118EQ

High Street

OX117HX

Lydalls Road

OX118RN

Broadway

OX118LD

Edwin Road

OX118HP

Sinodun Road

OX118AR

Mereland Road

Data Sources

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