High Road is in Brightwell Cum Sotwell, Wallingford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX10 0QS is located in the Cholsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Road, Brightwell Cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX10 0QR, OX10 0QT, OX10 0QY, OX10 0QH, OX10 0QQ, OX10 0SD, OX10 0QU, OX10 0QL, OX10 0QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX10 0QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX10 0QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.6% | 23.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 60.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58% | 54.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OX10 0QS this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 60.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 93.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Cholsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cholsey and the 34th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mound High Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2021-04-22 | £604,038 |
| The Mound High Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 1996-04-10 | £849,615 |
OX10 0QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX10 0QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School Greenmere , Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0QH | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Junior School Radnor Road , OX10 0NY | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford St Nicholas Road , OX10 8HX | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church of England (A) School 16 Thame Road , OX10 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Queen Street , Dorchester OX10 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford School St George's Road , OX10 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Treehouse School 37 Wallingford Road , OX10 9LG | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Brightwell Street | 493 yd | |
| Root One Cafe | Root One, High Road | 648 yd | |
| Nora's Kitchen | Mount Vernon, Bakers Lane | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightwell C Of E Primary School GREENMERE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| The Jubilee Pavillion And Recreation Ground WORKMAN COTTAGE WORKMAN COTTAGE MACKNEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.