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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

SN77HB

Coxwell Gardens

SN77AY

Bennett Road

SN77HL

Market Place

SN77HW

Market Place

SN77AD

Southampton Street

SN78AR

Canada Lane

SN77UF

Faringdon

SN77SX

Thomas Higgs Lane

SN78SL

Church Street

SN78AU

The Pines

SN77HZ

Gloucester Street

SN77WD

Chapman Crescent

SN77TD

Faringdon

SN77YG

Tuckers Road

SN77UP

Town End Road

SN77GL

Alfred Woods Court

SN77JQ

Bromsgrove

SN78EH

Meadow Bank

SN77ND

Pearce Drive

SN78BQ

Lechlade Road

SN77DS

Old Sawmills Road

SN77BG

Berners Way

SN77JX

Coxwell Road

SN78BH

Lechlade Road

SN77BP

Park Road

SN77SN

Robey Avenue

SN77BD

Parkers Close

SN77LE

Ampthill Way

SN77AA

London Street

SN78BG

Lechlade Road

SN77EA

Coxwell Street

SN77BT

Park Road

SN77FP

Leamington Gate

SN77PN

Sands Hill

SN78AD

Church Street

SN77GZ

Kimmeridge Way

SN77FG

Eaton Close

SN77QG

Cobden Green

SN77BX

Regal Way

SN77UL

Meadow Way

SN77GG

Taylor Close

SN77YS

Century Close

SN77BU

Butts Road

SN77UH

Marines Drive

SN77BS

Swan Lane

SN77ZG

Goodbody Close

SN77UG

Marines Drive

SN77HQ

Marlborough Street

SN78DT

Radcot Road

SN77YL

Whiting Place

SN77QQ

Richings Place

SN77JT

Gloucester Mews

SN77HE

Faringdon

SN77AW

Windy Ridge

SN77AS

Pye Street

SN77GQ

Henry Blake Way

SN77UU

Burgess Place

SN77GD

Stallard Close

SN77YP

Volunteer Way

SN77BJ

Berners Way

SN77AE

London Street

SN77JJ

Regent Mews

SN77AZ

Southampton Street

SN77RS

Nias Avenue

SN78SR

Combes Close

SN78AP

Canada Lane

SN77ZF

Brickell Way

SN77NH

Walter Dyer Drive

SN77HF

Brewery Court

SN78DZ

Radcot Road

SN77DX

Portway

SN77UQ

Marines Drive

SN77JW

Gravel Walk

SN77UE

Nash Crescent

SN77DB

Normandy Court

SN77EY

Westland Road

SN77DQ

Folly View Road

SN78DD

Meadow Bank

SN78AS

Canada Lane

SN78GH

Turnbull Close

SN77EP

Yates Meadow

SN77EL

Hawthorn Road

SN78EW

Church Walk

SN77FS

Chambers Court

SN77GW

Mudstone Pike

SN77BL

Berners Way

SN77PH

The Gardens

SN77PL

Palmer Road

SN77PQ

Sands Hill

SN77QX

Southampton Street

SN77SJ

Harding Close

SN77DH

Folly View Road

SN77JF

Bromsgrove

SN79DA

Faringdon

SN77FZ

Walker Drive

SN77BY

Marlborough Close

SN77YW

Luckett Close

SN77LF

Coxwell Lodge Drive

SN77UZ

Stepp Lane

SN77EG

Highworth Road

Data Sources

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