Humphries Close Carterton, West Oxfordshire
17 addresses across 1 postcode (OX18), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43600520.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 11.6 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, and Queen Mother's Garden (0.2 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 93 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 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £264,750 | £250,000 | £279,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £253,500 | £250,000 | £257,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £217,500 | £205,000 | £230,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £202,500 | £202,500 | £202,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £161,000 | £140,000 | £182,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £162,000 | £153,500 | £170,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 3 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 6 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 3 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2020 | 12 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £279,500 | |
| 6 Nov 2020 | 15 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 8 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £257,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2015 | 12 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 16 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2014 | 8 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 11 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 8 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £202,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2006 | 17 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 4 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 16 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £170,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 4 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £153,500 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 12 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 4 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £74,950 | |
| 31 Jan 1996 | 8 OX18 3HS | Semi-detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (44% of about 810 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)
- 8 Arkell Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3BS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Carterton Petrol Station and Former Osprey Public House, Upavon Way, Carterton: up to 42 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- REEMA North, Northwood Crescent, Carterton: up to 300 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of former 19 Burford Road Carterton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 9 - 11 Burford Road, Carterton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 25 November 2026 to 27 November 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Works for road purposes, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 92 m and 93 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX18 3HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shipton 3,900 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Ascott-Under-Wychwood 1,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Finstock 1,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wycombe Way Carterton | 50 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 77.8 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadshires Health Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadshire Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 390 m |
| Hospital | Witney Community Hospital | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Carterton Police Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Centrum Square, Shilton Park Cashzone | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Queen Mother's Garden 1,720 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,640 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,570 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Foxbury Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Lodge Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Garson's Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Coneygar Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Foxhole Bottom | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gateway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carterton Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 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 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brize Norton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAFAKidz Brize Norton Preschool OX18 3UG | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC OX18 3FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Carterton Primary School OX18 3AD | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Carterton Primary School OX18 3AD | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Carterton Primary School OX18 3AD | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Carterton WI Coffee Shop OX18 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2018 |
| St John the Evangelist Church OX18 3AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2019 |
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre OX18 3AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Gateway Primary School OX18 3SF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Gateway Primary School OX18 3SF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Bright Start Pre-School OX18 3SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| No. 1 Sweet Spot OX18 3XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burford Road Fish Bar OX18 3AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily OX18 3AG | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza OX18 3AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Henley Walk (6); On or near Cranwell Avenue (4); On or near Brize Norton Road (3); On or near Bovingdon Road (3); On or near Feltwell Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Works for road purposes, 25 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings RAFAKidz Brize Norton Preschool (school/college/university, OX18 3UG) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX18 3HS: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Edgehill Close · Brize Norton Road · Shellingford Road · Henley Walk · Abingdon Road · Chalgrove Gardens · Bovingdon Road · Broadwell Drive · Brampton Drive · Birchwood · Sarum Close · Stratford Walk
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.