Area360 logo

Postcode insights

OX11 8NE

Bowness Avenue

Didcot South

Interactive map showing OX11 8NE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for OX11 8NE

Overview

Postcode OX11 8NE is located in an urban city, within the Didcot South ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Didcot South West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Didcot South West is £58,794 per year. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Edmonds Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Didcot South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Didcot South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Didcot South West is £58,794 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX11 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Didcot South West near OX11 8NE 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX11 8NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Didcot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Didcot Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX11 8NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEdmonds ParkLargeWalking directions to Edmonds Park
0.3 miStubbings LandSmallWalking directions to Stubbings Land

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
5,016.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.06(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-13%)
Shoplifting
6.88(-14%)
Public order
3.82(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.06(-53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
91%
Other White
22
7.33%
Irish
2
0.67%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.33%
No qualifications
45
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.52%
Apprenticeship
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.15%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Didcot South

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £410K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Didcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £745,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£450,000£432
Semi-Detached80£375,000£383
Terraced36£310,000£397
Flats18£226,500£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Didcot South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didcot South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£210,000£310,000£276,000
2017£395,250£225,000£312,000£280,000
2018£375,000£225,000£316,500£282,500
2019£370,000£213,750£318,800£257,000
2020£380,000£183,500£325,000£275,000
2021£396,000£205,000£328,000£284,000
2022£444,000£203,500£370,000£277,000
2023£472,500£185,000£358,000£299,000
2024£457,500£189,000£357,250£305,000
2025£449,000£215,500£370,000£310,000
2026£450,000£235,000£383,500£298,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didcot South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didcot South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340£341£335£319
2017£317£354£318£316
2018£326£329£336£331
2019£326£311£309£326
2020£330£300£308£315
2021£353£326£347£353
2022£405£334£397£370
2023£403£345£368£370
2024£412£314£406£377
2025£421£335£396£388
2026£444£345£377£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didcot South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX11 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX11 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202515, Edwin Road, Didcot, OX11 8LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£438,000
22 Aug 202581, Park Road, Didcot, OX11 8QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
20 Oct 202536, Bowness Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
11 Aug 202522A, Bowness Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8NGFlatsLeasehold£206,000
12 Dec 202519, Bowness Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the OX11 8NE postcode area, located within Didcot South West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX11 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorthbourne Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAureus Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryDidcot Girls' SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX11 8NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX11 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressCockcroft Road, South Oxfordshire, OX11 8LLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miKasia Polish MarketCockcroft Road, South Oxfordshire, OX11 8LLWalking directions to Kasia Polish Market
0.4 miDiamond Convenience storeDiamond Drive, South Oxfordshire, OX11 6HEWalking directions to Diamond Convenience store
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalWantage Road, Didcot, OX11 0BSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodWantage Road, South Oxfordshire, OX11 0BTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,474
Band E£3,024
Band F£3,574
Band G£4,124
Band H£4,949

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 8NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Axel Ranald MacDonald

Didcot South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Denise Ann Macdonald

Didcot South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Mocky Khan

Didcot South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

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 SouthE05011703
ParishDidcotE04012477
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Didcot South WestE02005971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 014AE01028634
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX11 8NE

Is OX11 8NE (Didcot South West) safe?

The area around OX11 8NE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OX11 8NE?

The median sale price around OX11 8NE in Didcot South West is £365,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX11 8NE?

There are 12 schools close to OX11 8NE, including Northbourne Church of England Primary School (Good), Aureus Primary School (Outstanding) and Didcot Girls' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX11 8NE?

The closest station to OX11 8NE is Didcot Parkway, about 1,576 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX11 8NE?

OX11 8NE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX11 8NE (Didcot South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Didcot and Wantage covering OX11 8NE is Olly Glover (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Axel Ranald MacDonald (Labour and Co-operative Party), Denise Ann Macdonald (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Mocky Khan (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.