Boot Lane is in Harwell, Didcot and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX11 0FS is located in the Blewbury & Harwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boot Lane, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 0FR, OX11 0FT, OX11 0FP, OX11 0FY, OX11 0FQ, OX11 0FB, OX11 0EE, OX11 0EF, OX11 0ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX11 0FS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.9% | 48.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 OX11 0FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 16.3% | 37.4% | 21.1% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 56% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 0.4% | -9.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (96.5%) 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 | 55.9% | 68.6% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 OX11 0FS this area, 1.3% 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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 1.3% | -15.9% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.2% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.9% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 57% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98% | 84.9% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 95.6% | 83.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 83.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boot Lane was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Blewbury & Harwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boot Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Blewbury & Harwell and the 67th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Boot Lane, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-12 | £503,643 |
| 12 Boot Lane, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-12-14 | £385,155 |
| 20 Boot Lane, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £586,500 | 2023-03-02 | £620,619 |
| 6 Boot Lane, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-05 | £146,275 |
| 16 Boot Lane, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2022-03-25 | £516,453 |
OX11 0FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwell Primary School The Styles , Harwell OX11 0LH | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise CofE Primary School School Lane , Milton Heights OX14 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didcot Primary Academy Chestnut Drive , Great Western Park OX11 6DP | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aureus Primary School Clover Fields , Great Western Park OX11 6GS | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart Of Harwell | High Street, Harwell | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwellian Club | Westfield, Harwell | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harwell Primary School THE STYLES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| The Recreation Ground WANTAGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.