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Watlington & Nettlebed

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About

Watlington & Nettlebed are located in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Oxfordshire. The area is known for its rolling countryside, chalk streams, and beech woodlands. Watlington is a small market town with historic buildings, while Nettlebed is a village with traditional brick-and-flint cottages. The region has strong connections to the arts, with Nettlebed hosting a well-known music venue.

The area offers walking trails along the Ridgeway and Icknield Way, two ancient routes. Local landmarks include Watlington Hill, a chalk escarpment with views over the Oxfordshire plains. The landscape is shaped by agriculture, with farmland and hedgerows typical of the Chilterns. Both settlements have retained a rural character despite their proximity to larger towns like Henley-on-Thames.

Area overview

On average Watlington & Nettlebed has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Watlington & Nettlebed is £53,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Watlington & Nettlebed: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watlington & Nettlebed Population
5,519
Population density
55.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,001
90.65%
Other White
230
4.17%
Other Asian
66
1.2%
Irish
50
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.67%
Total population: 5,517

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
939
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
710
30.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
352
15.06%
Other social rented
203
8.68%
Other forms of private rent
79
3.38%
Total households: 2,338

Property prices in Watlington & Nettlebed

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Watlington & Nettlebed area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watlington & Nettlebed 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 Watlington & Nettlebed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£735,000
Flats6£225,000
Semi-Detached19£462,500
Terraced18£380,000

10 years median price trend in Watlington & Nettlebed

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watlington & Nettlebed.

All postcodes in Watlington & Nettlebed

RG96HS

The Old Road

HP143YQ

Watlington & Nettlebed

OX495BQ

Watlington & Nettlebed

OX495BZ

Love Lane

OX495PY

Farmhouse Mews

OX495TY

Watlington & Nettlebed

RG96HP

Watlington & Nettlebed

OX495AN

Church Lane

OX495AX

Knightsbridge Lane

OX495BX

Watlington & Nettlebed

OX495ES

Howe Road

OX495PX

Couching Street

RG96EE

Coates Lane

RG96HJ

Church Hill

RG96HN

Watlington & Nettlebed

Data Sources

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