Postcode report
OX10 8DS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Oxfordshire
About OX10 8DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX10 8DS is a postcode in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX10 8DS, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX10 8DS are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX10 8DS is based on South Oxfordshire 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,011 residents, 128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near OX10 8DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 36 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX10 8DS can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX10 8DS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX10 8DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX10 8DS
Is OX10 8DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX10 8DS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX10 8DS?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX10 8DS?
LocaleIQ matched OX10 8DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX10 8DS?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX10 8DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.