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OX18 3RP

Watsons Close

Carterton South

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Overview

Postcode OX18 3RP is located in an urban city, within the Carterton South area of West Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Carterton South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carterton South is £60,866 per year. The median sale price in Carterton South is £340,000 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £284,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Shipton, about 7.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Carterton South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,977 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Carterton South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Carterton South is £60,866 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX18 3RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Carterton South near OX18 3RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shipton located about 7.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
1,538.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.72(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-52%)
Other theft
3.7(-34%)
Other crime
2.96(+57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
90.37%
Other White
11
3.12%
Caribbean
5
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.42%
Other
5
1.42%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
17.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.05%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
28.48%
Owns with a mortgage
43
26.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
20.61%
Other social rented
32
19.39%
Shared ownership
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Carterton South

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 41
Typical range (middle 50%): £284K – £410K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Carterton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carterton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£435,250£357
Semi-Detached15£325,000£401
Terraced6£282,750£336
Flats4£154,000£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carterton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353,000£193,000£280,500£232,475
2017£320,000£176,250£264,000£232,500
2018£360,500£153,500£278,000£247,500
2019£285,000£160,000£250,000£246,000
2020£375,000£132,500£250,000£222,500
2021£331,500£137,500£298,000£242,000
2022£362,500£170,000£325,000£250,500
2023£368,750£190,000£315,000£280,000
2024£387,500£176,500£319,500£259,000
2025£424,000£180,000£325,000£285,000
2026£442,500£165,250£340,500£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£318£307£272
2017£316£315£337£349
2018£324£405£287£268
2019£270£252£312£269
2020£251£263£316£269
2021£322£267£352£307
2022£356£329£338£343
2023£325£340£365£317
2024£316£273£362£395
2025£357£286£394£358
2026£373£329£382£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX18 3RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX18 3RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20256, Watsons Close, Carterton, OX18 3RPTerracedFreehold£290,000
01 Aug 202529, Milestone Road, Carterton, OX18 3RJTerracedFreehold£255,000
12 Jun 20259, Milestone Road, Carterton, OX18 3RJDetachedFreehold£470,000
05 Sept 20256, Milestone Road, Carterton, OX18 3RESemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
12 Jan 202618, Ashfield Road, Carterton, OX18 3QYDetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the OX18 3RP postcode area, located within Carterton South, there are 4 primary and 1 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 OX18 3RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGateway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryEdith Moorhouse Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CartertonAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX18 3RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX18 3RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsBlack Bourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3HAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAldiAlvescott Road, West Oxfordshire, OX18 3JHWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsdaBlackbourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3HQWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miJunior Ranks MessNorton Way, West Oxfordshire, OX18 3TDWalking directions to Junior Ranks Mess
0.3 miMorrisons DailyArkell Avenue, West Oxfordshire, OX18 3AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,711
Band B£1,997
Band C£2,282
Band D£2,567
Band E£3,137
Band F£3,708
Band G£4,278
Band H£5,134

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 OX18 3RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tammy Abarno

Carterton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Charlie Maynard

Witney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWest OxfordshireE07000181
Parliamentary ConstituencyWitneyE14001591
WardCarterton SouthE05006634
ParishCartertonE04012211
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carterton SouthE02006006
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Oxfordshire 014BE01028773
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about OX18 3RP

Is OX18 3RP (Carterton South) safe?

The area around OX18 3RP records about 57 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX18 3RP?

The median sale price around OX18 3RP in Carterton South is £340,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX18 3RP?

There are 5 schools close to OX18 3RP, including Gateway Primary School (Good), Edith Moorhouse Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX18 3RP?

OX18 3RP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX18 3RP (Carterton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witney covering OX18 3RP is Charlie Maynard (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tammy Abarno (Conservative and Unionist Party).