Hicks Close, Faringdon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN7 7NQ.
At a glance
9 property sales on Hicks Close, Faringdon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 17 Aug 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £537,888. Average sale prices rose from £531,249 in 2018 to £602,500 in 2024 (+13%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Hicks Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hicks Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SN7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £537,888 | 17 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Hicks Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 17 Aug 2024 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 23 Jul 2024 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 26 Jul 2019 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 13 Mar 2019 | £501,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 28 Feb 2019 | £529,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 17 Dec 2018 | £524,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 27 Jul 2018 | £605,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 27 Jul 2018 | £625,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Hicks Close SN7 7NQ | 20 Jul 2018 | £370,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Hicks Close | £501,000 (Mar 2019) → £580,000 (Aug 2024) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Hicks Close | £605,000 (Jul 2018) → £625,000 (Jul 2024) | +3% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Hicks Close
Crime
52 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hicks Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hicks Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney Flood alert area
- River Ock at Longcot, Stanford in the Vale, Charney Bassett, Lyford and Garford Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Hicks Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Community College 1,382 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Folly View Primary 401 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Elms Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Ampthill Way (opp, Coxwell Road) 2 min walk
- Coleshill Drive (adj, Coxwell Road) 2 min walk
- Ampthill Way (adj, Coxwell Road) 3 min walk
- Fernham Road (adj, Coxwell Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- White Horse Medical Practice
The Faringdon Medical Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 943 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,351 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in SN7
- Ampthill Way£292k
- Swan Lane£129k
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- Coxwell Road£422k
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- Corallian Drive£405k
- Palmer Road£316k
- Walker Drive£315k
- Nursery End£439k
- Hunters Field£281k
- Westland Road£430k
- Gilligans Way£329k