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Didcot West

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About

Didcot West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. The layout includes local shops, schools, and green spaces that serve the community's daily needs. Its proximity to the main railway station provides a direct link to London and Oxford.

The area is defined by the presence of the Didcot Railway Centre, a heritage site focused on Great Western Railway history. This facility, with its working steam engines and collection of rolling stock, occupies a significant portion of the landscape. Residential streets extend outward from this central feature, creating a distinct local identity.

Area overview

On average Didcot West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Didcot West is £67,765 per year. There are 4 schools in Didcot West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Didcot West is home to around 9,534 people, with a population density of about 3,893.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Didcot West Population
9,534
Population density
3,893 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.88(+7%)
Shoplifting
14.26(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.71(-29%)
Public order
6.19(+2%)
Other theft
6.08(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,312
76.69%
Other White
900
9.44%
Indian
245
2.57%
Other Asian
202
2.12%
African
167
1.75%
Total population: 9,534

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,888
38.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,305
17.48%
No qualifications
979
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
950
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,467

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,347
36.05%
Owns outright
941
25.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
13.76%
Other social rented
486
13.01%
Shared ownership
179
4.79%
Total households: 3,736

Property prices in Didcot West

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 in Didcot West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Didcot West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£216,500
Semi-Detached52£377,500
Terraced34£300,000
Detached23£495,000

10 years median price trend in Didcot West

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

All postcodes in Didcot West

OX116JL

Pillwort Lane

OX117JQ

Blenheim Close

OX117AL

Oxford Crescent

OX116JS

Eastons

OX118DB

Broadway

OX117BB

Dunsden Close

OX117AG

Foxhall Road

OX116JR

Brunswick Green

OX117DA

Freeman Road

OX116BF

Hawthorn Place

OX116JU

Spring Lane

OX117EF

Second Avenue

OX110AF

Wantage Road

OX118RY

Edinburgh Drive

OX110AH

Wantage Road

OX110BY

Wantage Road

OX117DB

Freeman Road

OX111GQ

Didcot South

OX116EH

Mallard Drive

OX110BZ

Wantage Road

OX117BY

Freeman Road

OX117DD

Freeman Road

OX117EX

Basil Hill Road

OX117HT

Edinburgh Drive

OX117HS

Edinburgh Drive

OX118RS

Broadway

OX110BU

Sherwood Road

OX118RG

Broadway

OX117JW

Blagrave Close

OX110BX

Pixton Close

OX111GR

Didcot South

OX117LA

Lydalls Close

OX117BU

Churchill Road

OX117ND

Central Drive

OX116AP

Oak Hill Lane

OX117HN

Britwell Road

OX116AU

Rookery Court

OX117DL

Smiths Farm Lane

OX111GP

Didcot South

OX117DT

Lydalls Road

OX111FA

Edinburgh Drive

OX116AT

Peacock Mews

OX116BL

Chris Muir Place

OX117TQ

Cotswold Park

OX118WZ

Edinburgh Drive

OX116AG

Swan Mews

OX116DF

Hazel Gardens

OX117JH

Britwell Road

OX117NS

Station Road

OX116BU

Harrier Drive

OX116AH

Swallow Mews

OX117TH

Malvern Close

OX117GH

Smiths Court

OX116BN

Felix Road

OX117NG

All Saints Court

OX117JG

Garth Road

OX117LD

Lydalls Close

OX111DY

Edinburgh Drive

OX116AL

Red Kite Way

OX110BT

Wantage Road

OX116BX

Osprey Place

OX117HY

Haddon Terrace

OX116BH

Jackdaw Road

OX116EJ

Dovecote Mews

OX116BG

Greenfinch Road

OX117ES

Foxhall Road

OX117EP

Wortham Road

OX117JJ

Blenheim Close

OX117NT

King Alfred Drive

OX117BZ

Freeman Road

OX116BA

Maple Road

OX117NU

King Alfred Drive

OX117DU

Lydalls Road

OX117NY

Bosleys Orchard

OX117NN

Station Road

OX116AY

Blackthorn Road

OX117BX

Churchill Close

OX116EG

Barn Owl Way

OX111FT

Edinburgh Drive

OX116BT

Gary O'Donnell Drive

OX116BJ

Lisa Head Avenue

OX111GA

Didcot South

OX117TD

Cotswold Park

OX118AG

Rich's Sidings

OX117BL

Brasenose Road

OX117DH

Wills Road

OX117JU

Cronshaw Close

OX117NE

Station Road

OX117DF

Merritt Road

OX117HU

Edinburgh Drive

OX117HF

Basil Hill Road

OX117EH

Second Avenue

OX110AQ

Wantage Road

OX117JB

Haydon Road

OX116DS

Elm Park

OX116AZ

Lime Walk

OX117HX

Lydalls Road

OX118ET

Edinburgh Drive

OX117AY

Oxford Crescent

OX117LF

Stonor Close

Data Sources

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