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About

Marcham ward encompasses the village of Marcham and surrounding rural land in the Vale of White Horse. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities like the primary school and village hall. Its setting within the Oxfordshire countryside provides a mix of housing and open fields, with traffic from the nearby A415 influencing the local atmosphere.

The parish includes the hamlet of Gozzard's Ford and land extending towards the River Ock. A notable local landmark is the Frilford Heath golf course, which occupies a significant portion of the ward's eastern boundary. The area maintains its own historical identity, separate from the larger town of Abingdon to the south, with agriculture and commuting forming central parts of local life.

Area overview

On average Marcham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marcham is £69,933 per year. There are 2 schools in Marcham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marcham is home to around 4,076 people, with a population density of about 256.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marcham Population
4,076
Population density
256.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.2(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-28%)
Public order
6.13(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-9%)
Burglary
4.42(+69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,937
72.04%
Other Asian
323
7.92%
Other White
166
4.07%
African
135
3.31%
Caribbean
112
2.75%
Total population: 4,077

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,213
37.85%
Level 3 (A level)
546
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
418
13.04%
No qualifications
365
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
320
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 3,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
403
30.16%
Owns with a mortgage
345
25.82%
Other forms of private rent
224
16.77%
Other social rented
175
13.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
131
9.81%
Total households: 1,336

Property prices in Marcham

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £443,000 in Marcham area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,950 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marcham 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 Marcham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£560,000
Flats1£199,950
Semi-Detached9£375,000
Terraced5£360,000

10 years median price trend in Marcham

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

All postcodes in Marcham

OX136FS

Plantation Avenue

OX136HN

Nene Road

OX136PW

Howard Cornish Road

OX136HR

Spey Road

OX136TZ

Davies Edge

OX136FU

The Paddocks

OX136PA

Marcham Road

OX136QH

Faringdon Road

Data Sources

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