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OX11 7JQ

Blenheim Close

Didcot West

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Detailed insights for OX11 7JQ

Overview

Postcode OX11 7JQ is located in an urban city, within the Didcot West area of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Didcot West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Didcot West is £67,765 per year. The median sale price in Didcot West is £327,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,000 and £386,250. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Edmonds Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Didcot West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,733 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Didcot West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Didcot West is £67,765 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX11 7JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Didcot West near OX11 7JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX11 7JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Didcot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Didcot Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX11 7JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEdmonds ParkLargeWalking directions to Edmonds Park
0.4 miLoyd Recreation ParkSmallWalking directions to Loyd Recreation Park
0.1 miSmallbones Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Smallbones Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
4,380.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
78.8(+887%)
Violence and sexual offences
57.54(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.51(+83%)
Public order
22.51(+271%)
Other theft
20.64(+268%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
72.27%
Other White
38
11.21%
Chinese
10
2.95%
Other Asian
10
2.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.65%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20.21%
No qualifications
44
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.89%
Apprenticeship
21
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
35.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
30.66%
Owns outright
41
29.93%
Other social rented
3
2.19%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Didcot West

Median price: £327,000
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £252K – £386K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £397 per square foot) in Didcot West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Didcot West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£420,000£432
Semi-Detached34£363,750£422
Terraced23£302,000£389
Flats18£200,750£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Didcot West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didcot West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,975£199,750£308,950£264,000
2017£380,000£193,000£321,750£267,500
2018£355,000£203,500£315,000£253,000
2019£336,500£208,500£315,000£256,000
2020£399,000£165,000£303,500£260,000
2021£421,000£190,000£341,500£276,500
2022£525,000£195,750£388,500£314,000
2023£462,000£195,000£370,000£302,750
2024£414,000£175,500£362,500£298,000
2025£476,000£230,500£380,000£300,000
2026£420,000£165,000£367,500£314,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didcot West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didcot West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£352£340£328
2017£331£337£332£365
2018£344£337£331£356
2019£345£298£318£357
2020£331£276£345£339
2021£364£330£378£337
2022£400£344£415£409
2023£415£317£392£404
2024£394£323£393£401
2025£398£340£404£419
2026£430£348£399£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didcot West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Didcot West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX11 7JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX11 7JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202613, Blenheim Close, Didcot, OX11 7JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
26 Jan 202643, Blenheim Close, Didcot, OX11 7JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
12 Jun 20253, Orchard Close, Didcot, OX11 7JESemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
11 Jul 20257, Blagrave Close, Didcot, OX11 7JWTerracedLeasehold£210,000
21 Apr 20265, Rymans Court, Didcot, OX11 7GZFlatsLeasehold£148,000

Schools

In the OX11 7JQ postcode area, located within Didcot West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX11 7JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miNurseryLydalls Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryDidcot Girls' SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX11 7JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX11 7JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food202 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miBalbinka Polish FoodEdinburgh Drive, South Oxfordshire, OX11 7LTWalking directions to Balbinka Polish Food
0.2 miIceland3-5 Market Place, Didcot, OX11 7LEWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSparCow Lane, South Oxfordshire, OX11 7NRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSainsbury'sCentral Drive, Didcot, OX11 7NDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,732
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,309
Band D£2,598
Band E£3,175
Band F£3,752
Band G£4,329
Band H£5,195

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX11 7JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Kenneth Snowdon

Didcot West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Worgan

Didcot West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Olly Glover

Didcot and Wantage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouth OxfordshireE07000179
Parliamentary ConstituencyDidcot and WantageE14001197
WardDidcot WestE05009740
ParishDidcotE04012477
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Didcot WestE02005967
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 010CE01028623
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX11 7JQ

Is OX11 7JQ (Didcot West) safe?

The area around OX11 7JQ records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX11 7JQ?

The median sale price around OX11 7JQ in Didcot West is £327,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX11 7JQ?

There are 11 schools close to OX11 7JQ, including Manor Primary School (Good), Lydalls Nursery School (Good) and Didcot Girls' School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX11 7JQ?

The closest station to OX11 7JQ is Didcot Parkway, about 458 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX11 7JQ?

OX11 7JQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX11 7JQ (Didcot West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Didcot and Wantage covering OX11 7JQ is Olly Glover (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ian Kenneth Snowdon (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Worgan (Liberal Democrats).