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South Oxfordshire

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About

South Oxfordshire is a district in the South East of England, covering an area of approximately 678 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Henley-on-Thames, Thame, and Didcot, along with numerous villages and rural areas. The district is known for its mix of urban and countryside landscapes, with the River Thames forming part of its northern boundary. Didcot serves as a key transport hub, with strong rail links to London and Oxford.

The area features a blend of historic and modern developments, from medieval market towns to newer residential and commercial zones. Agriculture plays a significant role in the rural parts, while the presence of the Harwell Campus and Culham Science Centre supports scientific research and innovation. The Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, extend into the district, offering walking trails and scenic views. South Oxfordshire provides a balance of accessibility and natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average South Oxfordshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Oxfordshire is £61,867 per year. There are 84 schools in South Oxfordshire: 58 primary (2 Outstanding and 47 Good) and 10 secondary (2 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Oxfordshire Population
149,085
Population density
219.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127,890
85.78%
Other White
9,338
6.26%
Indian
1,645
1.1%
Irish
1,313
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,289
0.86%
Total population: 149,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23,180
37.69%
Owns with a mortgage
20,015
32.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,921
12.88%
Other social rented
6,294
10.23%
Other forms of private rent
1,863
3.03%
Total households: 61,498

Property prices in South Oxfordshire

Based on 1,989 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in South Oxfordshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Oxfordshire 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 South Oxfordshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached641£650,000
Flats227£248,000
Semi-Detached630£425,000
Terraced491£365,000

10 years median price trend in South Oxfordshire

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

All wards in South Oxfordshire

Benson & Crowmarsh

Berinsfield

Chalgrove

Chinnor

Cholsey

Didcot North East

Didcot South

Didcot West

Forest Hill & Holton

Garsington & Horspath

Goring

Haseley Brook

Henley-on-Thames

Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Sandford & the Wittenhams

Sonning Common

Thame

Wallingford

Watlington

Wheatley

Woodcote & Rotherfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.