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Ridgeway

England / South East / Vale of White Horse / Ridgeway

About

Ridgeway ward is located in the Vale of White Horse district, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several villages, such as Childrey, Kingston Lisle, and Sparsholt, each with their own distinct character. The landscape is dominated by open fields, farmland, and sections of the ancient Ridgeway path, which runs through the area.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events often centered around village halls and churches. Transport links connect it to nearby towns like Wantage and Abingdon, while the A34 provides access to Oxford and beyond. The area is known for its historic landmarks, including the White Horse Hill chalk figure, which lies just outside the ward. Housing ranges from traditional cottages to newer developments, catering to a mix of residents.

Area overview

On average Ridgeway has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ridgeway is £55,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Ridgeway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ridgeway Population
3,139
Population density
52.5 per km²

Demographics

British
2,875
91.62%
Other White
122
3.89%
Irish
20
0.64%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
17
0.54%
Other Asian
17
0.54%
Total population: 3,138

Housing

Owns outright
581
43.26%
Owns with a mortgage
401
29.86%
Other social rented
160
11.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
9.01%
Other forms of private rent
49
3.65%
Total households: 1,343

Property prices in Ridgeway

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£720,000
Flats15£210,000
Semi-Detached13£365,000
Terraced7£287,000

10 years price trend in Ridgeway

All postcodes in Ridgeway

OX129LP

Bassett Road

OX129LQ

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129PG

New Road

OX129UD

High Street

OX129UW

Dog Lane

OX129YQ

Claypit Lane

OX120ED

Circourt Road

OX129FY

Hazel Close

OX129RH

Challow Road

OX129SU

Canal Way

OX129XB

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129XD

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129UR

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129RG

South Street

OX129SB

Reynolds Way

OX129SZ

Faringdon Road

OX129XE

Pulpit Hill

OX129LD

Old Stables Yard

OX129LE

Warborough Road

OX129LW

Bassett Road

OX129NB

Forsters Lane

OX129QS

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129RJ

Goodlake Avenue

OX129TF

Faringdon Road

OX129TG

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129WE

Main Street

SN78NU

Faringdon Road

OX129JZ

Post Office Lane

OX129RS

High View

OX129QB

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129QN

Hill View

OX129RY

Windmill Place

OX129UG

High Street

RG177UU

Sheepdrove Road

OX129FX

Glebe Road

OX129LA

Anvil Lane

OX129LT

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129PJ

Broadbrook Lane

OX129QD

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129QW

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129QX

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129RZ

Orchard Gardens

OX129ST

Canal Way

OX129YR

Chapel Way

OX129SF

Hedge Hill Road

OX129JW

Bakery Lane

OX129LU

Holborn Hill

OX129RT

High View

OX129SX

Glebe Road

OX129UE

Dog Lane

OX129UJ

High Street

OX129JD

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129LG

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129SN

Main Street

OX129TW

Orchard Gardens

OX129FE

Downsview Road

OX129JU

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129LR

Forsters Lane

OX129SQ

South Street

OX129SR

Main Street

OX129TE

Faringdon Road

OX129TS

New Road

OX129JR

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129PF

Faringdon Road

OX129PX

Church Way

OX129RX

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129UT

Chapel Way

OX129QU

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129PS

West Street

OX129JN

Bakery Lane

OX129LY

Gramp's Hill

OX129PD

Circourt Road

OX129PN

New Road

OX129RP

Challow Road

OX129UA

High Street

OX129LB

Anvil Paddock

OX129PT

Broadbrook Lane

OX129PY

Church Way

OX129PZ

Westcot Lane

OX129QA

Westcot Lane

OX129QT

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129TB

Faringdon Road

OX129TD

Faringdon Road

OX129UN

High Street

OX129WQ

Woodhill Lane

SN78AW

Faringdon Road

OX129SW

Main Street

OX129PL

Watery Lane

OX129QP

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129QQ

Shrivenham, Watchfield & Uffington

OX129SP

Main Street

OX129SS

Circourt Road

OX129TU

Circourt Road

OX129BP

Denchworth Road

OX129JP

Bassett Road

OX129NT

Frouds Close

OX129PA

Circourt Road

OX129SL

Main Street

OX129GN

Downsview Road

OX129LS

Bassett Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.