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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 64 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
64
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
35.03(+11%)
Shoplifting
13.32(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-33%)
Public order
6.5(+6%)
Other theft
6.4(+15%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Didcot West area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £820,000.

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
Detached16£492,500
Flats20£231,250
Semi-Detached49£380,000
Terraced30£300,000

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

OX117JD

Haydon Road

OX117JG

Garth Road

OX117NF

Station Road

OX117AQ

Foxhall Road

OX117AX

Oxford Crescent

OX117DX

Lydalls Road

OX118RG

Broadway

OX111GR

Didcot South

OX116BB

Sandpiper Walk

OX116BS

Daniel Shepherd Avenue

OX117TG

Mendip Heights

OX118AE

Broadway

OX118RY

Edinburgh Drive

OX110AH

Wantage Road

OX116AZ

Lime Walk

OX116BE

Rowan Close

OX116DR

Sir Frank Williams Avenue

OX117HX

Lydalls Road

OX117LU

Station Road

OX117PB

Great Western Drive

OX118RN

Broadway

OX110BP

Wantage Road

OX111EX

Edinburgh Drive

OX118XA

Edinburgh Drive

OX116DS

Elm Park

OX117BT

Churchill Road

OX117BX

Churchill Close

OX117EH

Second Avenue

OX117GZ

Rymans Court

OX116EH

Mallard Drive

OX117AT

Slade Road

OX117PD

Castle Walk

OX117TD

Cotswold Park

OX116AJ

Kingfisher Drive

OX117JQ

Blenheim Close

OX117JR

Haydon Road

OX118AB

Broadway

OX117JH

Britwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.