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About

Didcot West ward sits on the western edge of the expanding town of Didcot. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates from different decades. It contains several local schools, parks, and shopping parades catering to daily needs. The ward is bordered by the main railway line to the west, which historically shaped its development.

A notable local feature is the large Didcot Railway Centre, located just outside the ward's boundary but a dominant presence. The landscape is largely flat, with some open spaces and playing fields interspersed among the homes. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the main thoroughfares carrying traffic towards the town centre and the nearby A4130 road.

Area overview

On average Didcot West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% 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 3 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 8,493 people, with a population density of about 4,252.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Didcot West Population
8,493
Population density
4,252.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.03(+20%)
Shoplifting
16.01(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.77(-21%)
Public order
6.95(+14%)
Other theft
6.83(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,481
76.29%
Other White
799
9.41%
Indian
228
2.68%
Other Asian
188
2.21%
African
152
1.79%
Total population: 8,495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,547
38.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,185
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
853
12.91%
No qualifications
846
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 6,605

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,204
36.36%
Owns outright
792
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
449
13.56%
Other social rented
438
13.23%
Shared ownership
177
5.35%
Total households: 3,311

Property prices in Didcot West

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Terraced27£305,000
Detached19£490,000
Flats22£216,500
Semi-Detached45£380,000

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

OX117BP

Brasenose Road

OX117JZ

Manor Road

OX116JR

Brunswick Green

OX117GZ

Rymans Court

OX117BD

Blakes Field

OX117AQ

Foxhall Road

OX117BU

Churchill Road

OX116JQ

Joslin Crescent

OX117EG

First Avenue

OX116DT

Raven Road

OX117EA

Lydalls Road

OX117DG

Merritt Road

OX117JU

Cronshaw Close

OX116BJ

Lisa Head Avenue

OX117JH

Britwell Road

OX116BG

Greenfinch Road

OX117BS

Brasenose Road

OX116AH

Swallow Mews

OX116AY

Blackthorn Road

OX117ER

Roman Place

OX117EP

Wortham Road

OX116EH

Mallard Drive

OX117EX

Basil Hill Road

OX110BX

Pixton Close

OX117JT

Cronshaw Close

OX117JP

Melton Drive

OX117AA

Foxhall Road

OX116JP

Durnells

OX116BT

Gary O'Donnell Drive

OX117NG

All Saints Court

OX117AD

Foxhall Road

OX117EB

Foxhall Road

OX117EQ

North Road

OX116BD

Dan Read Parade

OX116AD

Dunnock End

OX117LD

Lydalls Close

OX116AN

Ash Way

OX117EE

Ordnance Road

OX117DD

Freeman Road

OX116BA

Maple Road

OX116AW

The Avenue

OX117JG

Garth Road

OX117BY

Freeman Road

OX117NS

Station Road

OX116BR

Brett Linley Gardens

OX118RS

Broadway

OX116DR

Sir Frank Williams Avenue

OX110BP

Wantage Road

OX117BX

Churchill Close

OX117JY

Manor Road

OX117TQ

Cotswold Park

OX116BX

Osprey Place

OX117AT

Slade Road

OX110BZ

Wantage Road

OX116ER

Woodpecker Way

OX116AA

Juniper Way

OX117TG

Mendip Heights

OX117DA

Freeman Road

OX116BN

Felix Road

OX117ES

Foxhall Road

OX117AG

Foxhall Road

OX117AX

Oxford Crescent

OX117JJ

Blenheim Close

OX117DJ

Morrells Close

OX116AJ

Kingfisher Drive

OX110BU

Sherwood Road

OX116AZ

Lime Walk

OX116AT

Peacock Mews

OX116JS

Eastons

OX116EP

Blackthorn Road

OX117HF

Basil Hill Road

OX110AJ

Wantage Road

OX116EN

Yew Tree Crescent

OX110BT

Wantage Road

OX117JN

Britwell Road

OX116AR

Walnut Lane

OX117PF

Druids Walk

OX110BY

Wantage Road

OX116AX

Damson Drive

OX117BA

Sayers Orchard

OX117AU

Icknield Close

OX117BB

Dunsden Close

OX117EY

Basil Hill Road

OX117BG

Appleton Close

OX117BZ

Freeman Road

OX117DE

Freeman Road

OX116DU

Kestrel Way

OX117DQ

Merritt Road

OX110AH

Wantage Road

OX116AL

Red Kite Way

OX117DF

Merritt Road

OX116DF

Hazel Gardens

OX116JU

Spring Lane

OX117PE

King Walk

OX116BP

Olaf Schmid Mews

OX117JX

Cronshaw Close

OX117TJ

Mendip Heights

OX116EL

Plover End

OX116BE

Rowan Close

OX117EJ

The Oval

Data Sources

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