Welcome to Didcot
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Didcot ( DID-kot, -kət) is a railway town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire and the historic county of Berkshire. Didcot is 15 miles (24 km) south of Oxford, 10 miles (16 km) east of Wantage and 15 miles (24 km) north west of Reading. The town is noted for its railway heritage, Didcot station opening as a junction station on the Great Western Main Line in 1844. Today the town is known for the railway museum and power stations, and is the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in the surrounding villages of Milton (Milton Park), Culham (Culham Science Centre) and Harwell (Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which includes the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
25,171 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
36.5 |
Ward |
Didcot All Saints |
District |
South Oxfordshire |
Postcodes |
OX11 |
ONS ID |
E04008122 |
Council
Contact details for Didcot Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Didcot Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Didcot Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Didcot Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Didcot Parish.
Local News
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South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils building plans unveiled
Published: 10th Aug 2023
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South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse leaders' messages
Published: 24th Dec 2023
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Council says pool fans will save energy costs at Didcot leisure centre
Published: 18th Dec 2023