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About

Donnington ward lies just west of Oxford's city centre, bordered by the railway line and the Botley Road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian terraced houses and post-war estates. It includes the grounds of the former Radcliffe Infirmary, now part of Oxford University's development. Local life centres around several small shops and pubs along the streets leading from the main road.

The ward contains the historic site of Donnington Bridge, which spans the River Cherwell and connects to the meadows. A notable feature is the presence of the Warneford Hospital, a significant psychiatric facility. Residential streets are quiet, with community focus on local schools and the nearby Port Meadow open space for recreation.

Area overview

On average Donnington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Donnington is £66,471 per year. There are 4 schools in Donnington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Donnington is home to around 7,238 people, with a population density of about 7,452.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Donnington Population
7,238
Population density
7,452.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.07(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(+7%)
Other theft
10.09(+80%)
Vehicle crime
9.95(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,145
43.43%
Pakistani
1,300
17.95%
Other White
1,119
15.45%
Indian
296
4.09%
Other Asian
216
2.98%
Total population: 7,241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,947
48.06%
No qualifications
989
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
985
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
473
7.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
402
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,132

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
921
37.09%
Owns outright
553
22.27%
Owns with a mortgage
494
19.9%
Social rents from council
370
14.9%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.86%
Total households: 2,483

Property prices in Donnington

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Donnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Donnington 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 Donnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£310,000
Semi-Detached11£500,000
Terraced43£450,000

10 years median price trend in Donnington

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

All postcodes in Donnington

OX42AR

Barracks Lane

OX42AW

Kenilworth Avenue

OX44BE

Swinburne Road

OX44DP

Iffley Road

OX43DD

Whitson Place

OX42AY

Herbert Close

OX42FZ

Cumberland Road

OX43AA

Percy Street

OX43AR

Golden Road

OX44AR

Pipkin Way

OX44AP

Quartermain Close

OX42DD

Glanville Road

OX44BG

Swinburne Road

OX44AZ

Donnington Bridge Road

Data Sources

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