Willow End is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 6EA is located in the Didcot South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow End, Didcot, OX11 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 6EB, OX11 6ED, OX11 6HU, OX11 6DY, OX11 6DX, OX11 0BD, OX11 0BA, OX11 0BE, OX11 6FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX11 6EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX11 6EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 45.2% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 39.7% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 48.8% | 54.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6EA this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 7.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 40.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 91.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.5% | 89.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow End was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Didcot South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow End has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Didcot South and the 136th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Willow End, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-07-16 | £328,717 |
| 17 Willow End, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-01-31 | £489,600 |
| 2 Willow End, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-07-09 | £312,299 |
| 24 Willow End, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-12-20 | £331,277 |
| 1 Willow End, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2018-09-21 | £393,895 |
OX11 6EA 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 | 176 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aureus Primary School Clover Fields , Great Western Park OX11 6GS | - not rated | 347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didcot Primary Academy Chestnut Drive , Great Western Park OX11 6DP | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Cockcroft Road , OX11 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 929 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 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 Royal Oak | 118 Park Road | 387 yd | |
| The Grace Space Cafe | Southern Neighbourhood Community Centre, 2 Sorrel Crescent | 687 yd | |
| Rachel's Cafe | 6 Cockcroft Road | 901 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 140/142 Greenwood Way | 924 yd | |
| Zigana Limited | 32 - 34 Wantage Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | Wantage Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bamboo | 16 Cockcroft Road | 901 yd | |
| New Beijing Chinese Takeaway | 42 Wantage Road | 973 yd | |
| Chor Muang | 50 Wantage Road | 973 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | 7 Park Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Indian Dream | 3 Park Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 18-20 Cockcroft Road | 901 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's Local, 53 Wantage Road | 993 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, 168 Greenwood Way | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aureus Primary School CLOVER FIELDS | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Edmunds Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Didcot Wave Leisure Pool & Gym NEWLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Northbourne C Of E Primary School Cockcroft Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Didcot Girls School MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Utc Oxfordshire GREENWOOD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| Gems Didcot Primary Academy GEMS DIDCOT PRIMARY ACADEMY GEMS DIDCOT PRIMARY ACADEMY CHESTNUT DRIVE | 1,066 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.