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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

OX110AE

Wantage Road

OX110AG

Wantage Road

OX118RX

Edinburgh Drive

OX118XA

Edinburgh Drive

OX117AR

Slade Road

OX116BW

Robin Way

OX117AD

Foxhall Road

OX117EL

The Oval

OX117PA

Mead Walk

OX117JN

Britwell Road

OX117JD

Haydon Road

OX110ZY

Edinburgh Drive

OX117DQ

Merritt Road

OX110BH

Barleyfields

OX116DE

The Poplars

OX117HE

Crossville Crescent

OX117DJ

Morrells Close

OX117LT

Edinburgh Drive

OX116AW

The Avenue

OX117BN

Brasenose Road

OX116EN

Yew Tree Crescent

OX117BD

Blakes Field

OX116JT

Furrow Corner

OX117PB

Great Western Drive

OX117BS

Brasenose Road

OX118AE

Broadway

OX116BS

Daniel Shepherd Avenue

OX117LL

Station Road

OX117EJ

The Oval

OX116AR

Walnut Lane

OX117LQ

Didcot South

OX117AQ

Foxhall Road

OX117NF

Station Road

OX117TF

Quantock View

OX117DE

Freeman Road

OX116AB

Partridge Close

OX117JX

Cronshaw Close

OX117JT

Cronshaw Close

Data Sources

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