Carterton on the map
Built-up area8.0 km² (3.1 sq mi)
Location in OxfordshireCarterton sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Carterton
Carterton is a village located in the county of Oxfordshire, in the south of England. It lies within the OX18 postcode area and is situated near the border with Gloucestershire. The village is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. Carterton has a small community with local amenities including a church, a primary school, and a few shops and pubs. The surrounding area is largely agricultural, with open fields and hedgerows typical of the Oxfordshire landscape. The village is accessible by road, with the A429 running nearby, connecting it to nearby towns such as Witney and Chipping Norton. Carterton has a long history, with records indicating settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
School Ratings in Carterton
Families in Carterton have access to 26 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 Carterton
Homes sell for an average of £476K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £593K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Carterton
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Carterton, with 21 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Carterton
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Carterton 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.
Healthcare in Carterton
There are 3 GP surgeries within three miles of Carterton, the nearest being Brize Norton Medical Centre (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Carterton
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Property Prices 4,114 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the OX18 postcode area.
Household Income in Carterton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Carterton is approximately £66,995 a year before tax, 21% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £46,754. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £46,754.
Businesses in Carterton ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,102 active businesses based in Carterton, around 41 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Carterton IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Carterton 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.
Crime in Carterton 92 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Carterton 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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 3 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Carterton
Of the 10,528 households in and around Carterton, 65% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 23% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Carterton.