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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

OX118LA

Morse Road

OX116FU

Aspen Way

OX110BL

Elbourne

OX117JB

Haydon Road

OX117LU

Station Road

OX118PS

Hillary Drive

OX116JJ

Yellowhammer Place

OX117HS

Edinburgh Drive

OX116GG

Buckthorn Crescent

OX118JJ

Barnes Road

Data Sources

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