Carters Close Carterton, West Oxfordshire
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX18), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600154.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 9, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Oxfordshire costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 12 km (7.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadshires Health Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | 8 OX18 3LB | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 14 OX18 3LB | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2018 | 8 OX18 3LB | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2006 | 5 OX18 3LB | Terraced | £158,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (14); House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,567 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,711 | £1,997 | £2,282 | £2,567 | £3,137 | £3,708 | £4,278 | £5,134 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (57% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rear of 9 - 11 Burford Road, Carterton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Site of former 19 Burford Road Carterton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 8 Arkell Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3BS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 79 Milestone Road, Carterton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 96 m and 97 m above sea level (96 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX18 3JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX18 3LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shipton 3,900 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Ascott-Under-Wychwood 1,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lawton Avenue HaR Carterton | 70 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 78.1 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadshires Health Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carterton Chemist | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 12/13 The Tower Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Carterton Police Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Centrum Square, Shilton Park Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,570 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Lodge Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Foxbury Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Garson's Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Bedwell Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Hen and Chicken Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 24 | 24 |
None of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Oxfordshire: see them on the West Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gateway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carterton Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Edith Moorhouse Primary School OX18 3HP | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Aspens At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School OX18 3JY | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Aldi OX18 3JH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Carterton Fish Bar OX18 3JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Carterton Social Centre Club OX18 3JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2018 |
| The Terra Pizza OX18 3JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Peking Chef OX18 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Mohan Tandoori OX18 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Burgers And Brews OX18 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Carterton Kebab Grill OX18 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company OX18 3JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Bread Bin OX18 3DH | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Siege Of Orleans OX18 3DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Caprinos Pizza OX18 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Dolce Vita OX18 3JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Home Close (4); On or near Alderley Close (3); On or near Lawton Avenue (3); On or near Carters Close (2); On or near The Larches (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lawton Avenue · Rose Close · Spurrett Gardens · The Larches · Home Close · Foxcroft Drive · Edgeworth Drive · Alderley Close · Magdalen Place · Hammett Place · Pinecroft · Lavender Place
All the streets in OX18 and across West Oxfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.