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 £463K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £607K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Carterton

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

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Carterton

Carterton 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

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

21 Primary
3 Secondary
2 Other
Gateway Primary School Primary Good 0.1 miles Carterton Primary School Primary 0.5 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Primary Good 0.6 miles Edith Moorhouse Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Carterton Community College Secondary Good 0.8 miles St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.9 miles Brize Norton Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Sandwell Learning Centre Good 1.4 miles St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot Primary 1.5 miles Bampton CofE Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Clanfield CofE Primary School Primary Good 3 miles St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School Primary Good 3.1 miles

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.

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 Carterton 77 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

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.

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
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Finstock Train Station 8.5 miles
Charlbury Train Station 9 miles
Combe (Oxon) Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Black Bourton 1.2 miles Brize Norton 1.4 miles Alvescot 1.4 miles Shilton 1.8 miles Kencot 2.2 miles Lew 2.5 miles Worsham 2.6 miles Bushey Ground 2.6 miles Bampton 2.6 miles Broadwell 2.6 miles Weald 2.8 miles Cowleaze Corner 2.8 miles

Local Government

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

Streets in OX18 30 shown View all streets

A361 8 A40 17 A4095 1 Abingdon Road 2 Acacia Close 2 Acer Close 1 Alderley Close 1 Alvescot Road 10 Ampney Orchard 2 Appleford Drive 4 Archer Place 1 Arkel Close 1 Arkell Avenue 2 Arlington Close 1 Arundel Close 1 Ash Avenue 4 Ashdeane 1 Ashfield Road 5 Aston Road 4 Astrop Farm 1 B4020 1 B4425 2 B4449 6 B4477 2 Back Lane 1 Bakery Lane 2 Baldwin Mews 1 Bampton Road 4 Barley Crescent 1 Barnard Mews 1

Postcodes in OX18 50 shown View all postcodes

OX18 1AA OX18 1AB OX18 1AD OX18 1AE OX18 1AF OX18 1AG OX18 1AH OX18 1AJ OX18 1AL OX18 1AN OX18 1AP OX18 1AQ OX18 1AR OX18 1AS OX18 1AT OX18 1AU OX18 1AW OX18 1AX OX18 1AY OX18 1AZ OX18 1BA OX18 1BB OX18 1BD OX18 1BE OX18 1BF OX18 1BG OX18 1BH OX18 1BJ OX18 1BL OX18 1BN OX18 1BQ OX18 1BS OX18 1BT OX18 1BU OX18 1BW OX18 1BX OX18 1BY OX18 1BZ OX18 1DA OX18 1DB OX18 1DD OX18 1DE OX18 1DF OX18 1DG OX18 1DH OX18 1DJ OX18 1DL OX18 1DN OX18 1DP OX18 1DQ