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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

SN78AT

The Pines

SN77BH

Jespers Hill

SN77BA

The Lees

SN77PJ

Faringdon

SN78DY

Radcot Road

SN78ES

Old Berks Hunt Kennels

SN77FY

Walker Drive

SN77BZ

Park Road

SN77AR

Untons Place

SN77FT

Robins Court

SN77FU

Stickley Court

SN77EQ

Merchant Crescent

SN77UT

Sandview

SN77EX

Westland Road

SN77AG

London Street

SN77LD

Tollington Court

SN77QY

Holmes Road

SN77AP

Goodlake Avenue

SN77FL

Berry Close

SN77HJ

Archway Court

SN77GY

Blackthorn Row

SN77AB

Swan Lane

SN77ZH

Faringdon

SN77LS

King Street

SN78AZ

Cedar Road

SN77DG

Marlborough Gardens

SN77AU

Liddiards Row

SN77FX

Gilligans Way

SN77JP

Marlborough Street

SN77JB

Swan Lane

SN77JH

Walnut Court

SN77FD

Badbury Close

SN77JS

Pulling Close

SN77UN

Tower View

SN78AL

Lechlade Road

SN77BQ

Cromwell Close

SN77GE

Haynes Close

SN77HP

Market Place

SN78AX

The Pines

SN78AQ

Lechlade Road

SN77AN

Lansdown Road

SN77NR

Berners Way

SN77GU

Corallian Drive

SN77FQ

Bromsgrove

SN77YN

Jackson Row

SN77XP

Page Gardens

SN77HU

Market Place

SN77YT

Rawdon Way

SN77AQ

Stanford Road

SN77FB

The Setts

SN77DW

Marlborough Place

SN78SJ

Nursery View

SN77JY

Fernham Road

SN78ER

Ash Close

SN77HG

Cornmarket

SN77DE

Marlborough Gardens

SN78BD

Maple Road

SN77JZ

Leamington Drive

SN77FW

Clements Way

Data Sources

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