Kennet Close is in Berinsfield, Wallingford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX10 7PX is located in the Berinsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennet Close, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX10 7QE, OX10 7PF, OX10 7QL, OX10 7PY, OX10 7QB, OX10 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX10 7PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 32.6% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 46.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 20.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 11.3% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 18.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 19.8% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 96.4% | 90.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Close was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Berinsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennet Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Berinsfield and the 205th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kennet Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2024-03-08 | £329,711 |
| 40 Kennet Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-01-09 | £200,512 |
| 44 Kennet Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2023-04-25 | £227,495 |
| 14 Kennet Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-01-20 | £290,496 |
| 45 Kennet Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-05-06 | £258,868 |
OX10 7PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Woods Academy Wimblestraw Road , Berinsfield OX10 7LZ | 2out of 4 | 68 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Queen Street , Dorchester OX10 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School High Street , Clifton Hampden OX14 3EE | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School High Street , Long Wittenham OX14 4QJ | 2out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church of England (A) School 16 Thame Road , OX10 7DX | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'H' Cafe | H Cafe, Oxford Road | 218 yd | |
| Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre | Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield | 394 yd | |
| The Wandering Kitchen at Wet & Wild | Wet & Wild, Drayton Road | 828 yd | |
| The Chequers | The Chequers | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 29-31 Fane Drive | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Sports Centre (Berinsfield) GREEN FURLONG | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Lay Avenue Recreation Ground LAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| The Oxford City Indoor Arena (Closed) Vogue Business Port Vogue Business Port Tower Road | 995 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 | 79.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.