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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 60 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
60
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
32.69(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(+1%)
Shoplifting
10.55(+32%)
Public order
7.42(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-8%)
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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £331,750 in Faringdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 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
Detached47£490,000
Flats25£190,000
Semi-Detached41£330,000
Terraced35£288,000

10 years median price trend in Faringdon

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

All postcodes in Faringdon

SN77DN

Marlborough Gardens

SN77GA

Russ Avenue

SN77GG

Taylor Close

SN77NR

Berners Way

SN77WD

Chapman Crescent

SN77AQ

Stanford Road

SN77JQ

Bromsgrove

SN78EW

Church Walk

SN77AN

Lansdown Road

SN77BW

Spinage Close

SN78AZ

Cedar Road

SN78DT

Radcot Road

SN77ED

Stevens Way

SN77AZ

Southampton Street

SN77BT

Park Road

SN77GQ

Henry Blake Way

SN78WL

Swan Lane

SN77ES

Nichol Court

SN77HJ

Archway Court

SN78AG

London Street

SN78DB

Meadow Bank

SN77EP

Yates Meadow

SN77JR

White Hart Walk

SN77LS

King Street

SN77ND

Pearce Drive

SN78BH

Lechlade Road

SN77EN

Beech Close

SN77GD

Stallard Close

SN77UE

Faringdon

SN77UF

Faringdon

SN78AE

Church Street

SN77FE

Coleshill Drive

SN77JY

Fernham Road

SN78ER

Ash Close

SN78GH

Turnbull Close

SN77BQ

Cromwell Close

SN77DH

Folly View Road

SN77EF

Highworth Road

SN77HU

Market Place

SN78AT

The Pines

SN78BB

Chestnut Avenue

SN77TD

Faringdon

SN77HT

Gloucester Street

SN77LE

Ampthill Way

SN77PN

Sands Hill

SN77YW

Luckett Close

SN78XN

Swan Lane

SN77YT

Rawdon Way

SN77DD

Park Road

SN77DX

Portway

SN78JT

Marsh Lane

SN77BY

Marlborough Close

SN77JL

Marlborough Street

SN78DU

Northfield Farm Cottages

SN77EH

Orchard Hill

SN77EJ

Elm Road

SN77GE

Haynes Close

SN77JH

Walnut Court

SN77PG

Butts Road

SN77EZ

Coxwell Road

SN77RS

Nias Avenue

SN77YG

Tuckers Road

SN78BA

Cedar Road

SN77AR

Untons Place

SN77JS

Pulling Close

SN77NH

Walter Dyer Drive

SN77XE

Preston Place

SN77YY

Wessex Close

SN77GL

Alfred Woods Court

SN77QZ

Jones Crescent

SN77YX

Hampden Close

SN78AY

Cedar Road

SN77BL

Berners Way

SN77HE

Faringdon

SN77AF

Swan Lane

SN77AG

London Street

SN77DW

Marlborough Place

SN77HP

Market Place

SN77JW

Gravel Walk

SN77LD

Tollington Court

SN78BG

Lechlade Road

SN78SR

Combes Close

SN77UG

Marines Drive

SN78AA

London Street

SN77AH

Ferndale Street

SN77FP

Leamington Gate

SN77HB

Coxwell Gardens

SN77HW

Market Place

SN77YQ

Tuckers Road

SN77GF

Wearn Road

SN77AU

Liddiards Row

SN77BA

The Lees

SN77BG

Berners Way

SN77PL

Palmer Road

SN77SJ

Harding Close

SN78AR

Canada Lane

SN77EE

Highworth Road

SN77FD

Badbury Close

SN77FR

Palmer Road

SN77LB

Fernham Road

Data Sources

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