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Area guide · Vale of White Horse

Living in Harwell

A snapshot of life in Harwell, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Harwell is a village in Vale of White Horse, South East with a population of 3,067. The average house price is £415,434 and the overall crime rate is 46.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Harwell ranks

Population

3,067

Avg House Price

£415,434

Crime Rate

46.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

403 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£38,125

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Harwell's detached homes (£522,422) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£224,272).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Harwell prices have risen 2% over the last 9 years (£405,416 → £415,434).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£522,422	£460,000	49
Semi-Detached	£384,203	£383,498	30
Terraced	£371,278	£370,000	35
Flat	£224,272	£228,995	11

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Harwell is 46.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Harwell: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Harwell Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Harwell averages 403 Mbps — 303% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Harwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	66.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,266

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,067
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£38,125
Employment Rate	63%
Owner Occupied	69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	43.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Harwell?

The average house price in Harwell is £415,434 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Harwell?

The most affordable entry point in Harwell is a flat, with an average price of £224,272.

Is Harwell a safe place to live?

Harwell has a recorded crime rate of 46.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Harwell?

Harwell has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Harwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Harwell are around 403 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Harwell?

Harwell is a settlement in Vale of White Horse with a population of approximately 3,067.

Most compared with

How does Harwell stack up against its neighbours?

Abingdon-on-Thames

Harwell

House price: £524,455 · £415,434
Crime rate: 46.4 · 46.6
Distance: 5.1 mi

Benson

Harwell

House price: £508,330 · £415,434
Crime rate: 40.7 · 46.6
Distance: 8.4 mi

Cholsey

Harwell

House price: £437,338 · £415,434
Crime rate: 40.3 · 46.6
Distance: 6.4 mi

Didcot

Harwell

House price: £398,746 · £415,434
Crime rate: 40.5 · 46.6
Distance: 2.1 mi

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

Harwell

House price: £524,455 · £415,434
Crime rate: 46.3 · 46.6
Distance: 3.3 mi

Eynsham

Harwell

House price: £455,217 · £415,434
Crime rate: 44 · 46.6
Distance: 13.1 mi

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