About Ardington Wick

Ardington Wick is a small settlement located in Oxfordshire, within the OX12 postcode area. It lies to the south of the village of Ardington, near the River Thames, and is part of the civil parish of Ardington and Ardington Wick. The area is predominantly rural, with a mix of residential properties and open countryside. The village is situated close to the A415 road, providing access to nearby towns such as Witney and Carterton. The landscape features rolling fields and hedgerows typical of the Oxfordshire countryside. While the population is modest, the community maintains a quiet, village-like atmosphere. The area is well-connected to local amenities and services in the surrounding region.

School Ratings in Ardington Wick

Families in Ardington Wick have access to 26 local schools. Stockham Primary School and Fitzwaryn School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ardington Wick

Homes sell for an average of £415K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £525K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ardington Wick

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Ardington Wick, with 14 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Ardington Wick

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ardington Wick among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Ardington Wick

Ardington Wick benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,411 sales

Average Price £415K
£100 £11.62M
Detached £525K 1,990
Semi £343K 1,543
Terraced £299K 973
Flat £223K 696

Deprivation and Employment in Ardington Wick IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ardington Wick experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
6/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
7,551 Children (0-15) 19%
23,881 Working Age 60%
11,071 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Ardington Wick 131 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Ardington Wick is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

63 Violence & Sexual Offences
14 Other Theft
13 Criminal Damage & Arson
11 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Burglary
9 Public Order
3 Other Crime
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Shoplifting
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Didcot Parkway Train Station 5.6 miles
Appleford Train Station 5.7 miles
Culham Train Station 6.9 miles
Radley Train Station 7.9 miles
Cholsey Train Station 9.6 miles

Location

Local Government

District Vale of White Horse
County Oxfordshire
Ward Wantage & Grove Brook
Constituency Wantage
Parish Grove
Region South East