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About

Faringdon ward encompasses the historic market town of Faringdon itself, situated on the edge of the Vale of White Horse. The area includes surrounding rural parishes, creating a mix of urban and agricultural landscapes. The town centre retains a traditional layout with independent shops and a weekly market operating from its market square.

A notable landmark is Faringdon Folly Tower, built on Faringdon Hill in the 18th century, which provides extensive views across the Thames Valley. The area is defined by its position near the confluence of the River Thames and River Cole, with local geography including areas of woodland and open farmland. Residential development consists primarily of older housing stock and some newer estates on the town's fringes.

Area overview

On average Faringdon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Faringdon is £63,217 per year. There are 3 schools in Faringdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Faringdon is home to around 8,627 people, with a population density of about 589.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Faringdon Population
8,627
Population density
589.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.85(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.85(+23%)
Public order
6.72(+11%)
Other theft
5.8(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,540
87.37%
Other White
439
5.09%
Other Asian
100
1.16%
African
84
0.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.72%
Total population: 8,630

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,722
39.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,146
16.7%
No qualifications
967
14.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,861

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,229
33.08%
Owns outright
1,064
28.64%
Other social rented
604
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
12.79%
Other forms of private rent
139
3.74%
Total households: 3,715

Property prices in Faringdon

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Faringdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,112,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Faringdon 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 Faringdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£485,000
Flats21£180,000
Semi-Detached48£330,000
Terraced43£300,000

10 years median price trend in Faringdon

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

All postcodes in Faringdon

SN78EP

Kiln Cottages

SN77YY

Wessex Close

SN78AA

London Street

SN77AL

Lansdown Road

SN77GX

Lower Greensands

SN77UW

Town End Road

SN77QZ

Jones Crescent

SN78EA

Radcot Road

SN77EF

Highworth Road

SN77BF

Fletcher Close

SN77UJ

Marines Drive

SN77UY

Proctor Way

SN77AJ

Faringdon

SN77JN

Gravel Walk

SN77XA

Ferndale Street

SN77GT

Limestone Lane

SN77JL

Marlborough Street

SN78BE

Maple Road

SN78AF

Sudbury Court

SN77DT

Eagles

SN77YU

Volunteer Way

SN78ET

Stanford Road

SN77EB

Coxwell Road

SN77EJ

Elm Road

SN77NP

Berners Way

SN77EE

Highworth Road

SN77JR

White Hart Walk

SN77GJ

Hobbs Road

SN77LR

Fernham Gate

SN77DJ

Folly View Crescent

SN77FJ

Skinners Lane

SN77AT

Goodlake Avenue

SN77YX

Hampden Close

SN77AX

Cadels Row

SN77BN

Station Road

SN77EZ

Coxwell Road

SN77FA

Catkins Close

SN78WL

Swan Lane

SN77BB

The Lees

SN78EJ

Ash Close

SN77JE

Marlborough Street

SN77LA

Carters Crescent

SN77PG

Butts Road

SN77NQ

Hicks Close

SN77GF

Wearn Road

SN77HH

Cornmarket

SN77DF

Marlborough Gardens

SN77AH

Ferndale Street

SN77AF

Swan Lane

SN77ES

Nichol Court

SN77XE

Preston Place

SN78DX

Thrupp Turn Cottages

SN77UR

Town End Road

SN78JT

Marsh Lane

SN78DU

Northfield Farm Cottages

SN78AB

Coach Lane

SN77GS

Ampthill Way

SN77GA

Russ Avenue

SN77QU

Shard Close

SN77DU

Willes Close

SN77ET

Southampton Street

SN77EH

Orchard Hill

SN77JD

Banbury Close

SN77JA

Gloucester Street

SN77DZ

Westbrook

SN77JG

Bromsgrove

SN77LB

Fernham Road

SN77DP

Marlborough Gardens

SN77YQ

Tuckers Road

SN78BA

Cedar Road

SN78AY

Cedar Road

SN78AE

Church Street

SN77EN

Beech Close

SN77GB

Portway

SN77ED

Stevens Way

SN77FR

Palmer Road

SN77GH

Habgood Court

SN77DN

Marlborough Gardens

SN77FE

Coleshill Drive

SN77YR

Volunteer Way

SN78AG

London Street

SN77YZ

Wessex Close

SN77DD

Park Road

SN78DS

Meadow Bank

SN77NS

Webb Drive

SN77RX

Edmonds Drive

SN77BE

Ferndale Street

SN77DL

Folly View Road

SN77FF

Coleshill Drive

SN77BW

Spinage Close

SN77HA

Coxwell Street

SN77HY

Gloucester Street

SN78DB

Meadow Bank

SN78XN

Swan Lane

SN78EL

Woodview

SN78SN

Aspen Court

SN78BF

Stanford Road

SN78BB

Chestnut Avenue

SN77HT

Gloucester Street

SN78AH

Canada Lane

Data Sources

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