Villa Close is in Cholsey, Wallingford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX10 9FJ is located in the Cholsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Villa Close, Cholsey, Wallingford, OX10 9FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX10 9GZ, OX10 9GY, OX10 9GB, OX10 9JX, OX10 9GX, OX10 9GD, OX10 9FF, OX10 9HL, OX10 9GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX10 9FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 39.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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 | 56.7% | 64.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9FJ this area, 6.2% 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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 54.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 87.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 83.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 83.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Villa Close was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% higher than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Villa Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Goring and the 145th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 281.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Villa Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-18 | £232,993 |
| 5A Villa Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-18 | £205,066 |
| 21 Villa Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-07-31 | £400,780 |
| 36 Villa Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-12 | £266,041 |
| 5 Villa Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-04-14 | £286,985 |
| Full-Time Employee | 207 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholsey Primary School Church Road , Cholsey OX10 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Stoke Primary School The Street , South Stoke RG8 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School St John's Road , OX10 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Junior School Radnor Road , OX10 0NY | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School Old Reading Road , Crowmarsh Gifford OX10 8EN | 3out of 4 | 4,127 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 | 4,543 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 | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsford Preparatory School , OX10 9HR | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cranford House School Trust Limited Moulsford , OX10 9HT | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ox Shed | Oxshed Café, 5 Ratcliffe Court | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmile Sports and Social Club | 98 Papist Way | 246 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.