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OX14 4RP

Croft Drive

Drayton

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Overview

Postcode OX14 4RP is located in an urban city, within the Drayton ward of Vale of White Horse in the South East region, and forms part of the South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £78,502 per year. The nearest station is Didcot Parkway, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £78,502 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from OX14 4RP.

Flood risk

No risk

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury near OX14 4RP 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
143 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
18.45(+229%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.83(-56%)
Public order
8.56(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.93(-52%)
Burglary
5.93(+128%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
361
88.26%
Other White
17
4.16%
Pakistani
8
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.98%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
48.49%
No qualifications
53
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
36.87%
Owns outright
48
26.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
17.88%
Other social rented
18
10.06%
Shared ownership
5
2.79%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Drayton

Median price£453,500
Price per sq ft£401
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£358K – £645K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £453,500 (about £401 per square foot) in Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£625,000£447
Semi-Detached16£390,000£353
Terraced10£390,000£391
Flats1£256,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,500£334,000£265,500
2017£485,000£345,000£273,750
2018£587,250£335,000£292,500
2019£562,500£350,000£380,250
2020£465,250£332,500£271,250
2021£535,000£318,500£285,000
2022£585,000£394,850£320,500
2023£550,000£347,000£327,500
2024£537,500£386,500£290,000
2025£580,000£395,000£390,000
2026£468,500£500,000£462,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337£337£365
2017£338£324£321
2018£359£375£332
2019£348£335£334
2020£360£336£361
2021£355£344£378
2022£419£374£410
2023£419£386£410
2024£411£362£396
2025£411£354£379
2026£436£429£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Drayton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX14 4RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX14 4RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202679, High Street, Abingdon, OX14 4EJTerracedFreehold£295,000
10 Oct 202576, High Street, Abingdon, OX14 4EJTerracedFreehold£646,400
26 Sept 2025Benbow Cottage, 82, High Street, Abingdon, OX14 4EJTerracedFreehold£675,000
14 Feb 202523, School Lane, Abingdon, OX14 4EHDetachedFreehold£416,000
25 Jun 2025Beechwood House, Church Lane, Abingdon, OX14 4BLDetachedFreehold£900,000

Schools

In the OX14 4RP postcode area, located within South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX14 4RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Blaise CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

1.0 miPrimarySutton Courtenay Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX14 4RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX14 4RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMilton Park StoresHigh Street, Vale of White Horse, OX14 4RSWalking directions to Milton Park Stores
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodVale of White Horse, OX14 4TXWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district (2025-26).

Band A£1,638
Band B£1,911
Band C£2,184
Band D£2,457
Band E£3,003
Band F£3,549
Band G£4,095
Band H£4,914

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 OX14 4RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Cooke

Drayton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Olly Glover

Didcot and Wantage - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictVale of White HorseE07000180
Parliamentary ConstituencyDidcot and WantageE14001197
WardDraytonE05011715
ParishMiltonE04012511
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Wantage, Harwell & BlewburyE02005992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Vale of White Horse 015GE01035759
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX14 4RP

Is OX14 4RP (South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury) safe?

The area around OX14 4RP records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 OX14 4RP?

The median sale price around OX14 4RP in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £453,500 (about £401 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX14 4RP?

There are 2 schools close to OX14 4RP, including St Blaise CofE Primary School (Good) and Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX14 4RP?

OX14 4RP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX14 4RP (South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Didcot and Wantage covering OX14 4RP is Olly Glover (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Cooke (Liberal Democrats).

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.