About Asthall

Asthall is a small village located in Oxfordshire, within the United Kingdom. It lies in the civil parish of Asthall and is situated near the River Thames, offering a peaceful rural setting. The village is part of the South Oxfordshire district and is known for its traditional English countryside character. The area is largely agricultural, with open fields and scattered cottages contributing to its quiet atmosphere. The village is accessible via the A415 road, which connects it to nearby towns such as Witney and Burford. The postcode area OX18 covers the village and surrounding rural locations. Asthall is a place where the pace of life is slow and the landscape remains largely unchanged, reflecting centuries of rural English life.

School Ratings in Asthall

Families in Asthall have access to 28 local schools. St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Asthall

Homes sell for an average of £463K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £607K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Asthall

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Asthall, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Asthall

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Asthall among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Asthall

Asthall 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 3,916 sales

Average Price £463K
£8K £22.6M
Detached £607K 1,383
Semi £348K 1,088
Terraced £310K 866
Flat £182K 402

Deprivation and Employment in Asthall IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Asthall 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
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
6/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,937 Children (0-15) 18%
24,009 Working Age 63%
9,849 Older (60+) 26%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.3% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.5% 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 Asthall 77 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Asthall are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

43 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Other Theft
7 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Public Order
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Drugs
1 Robbery
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

Finstock Train Station 6.3 miles
Charlbury Train Station 6.4 miles
Kingham Train Station 7.2 miles
Combe (Oxon) Train Station 8.4 miles
Hanborough Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District West Oxfordshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Carterton North East
Constituency Witney
Parish Carterton
Region South East

Notable & Famous People from Asthall 2 people

Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Businessperson
English writer (1920–2014)
Jessica Mitford
Writer
British writer (1917–1996)