Brasenose Road is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 7BW is located in the Didcot West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brasenose Road, Didcot, OX11 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 7BN, OX11 7DF, OX11 7DG, OX11 7BT, OX11 7BX, OX11 7DH, OX11 7BP, OX11 7BU, OX11 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX11 7BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 25.9% | 30.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 53.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 42.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 40.1% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 19.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 10.2% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 30.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 94.8% | 81% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 81% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brasenose Road was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brasenose Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West and the 54th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Brasenose Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2024-02-19 | £449,097 |
| 79 Brasenose Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 1998-05-22 | £464,619 |
OX11 7BW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
OX11 7BW 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didcot Primary Academy Chestnut Drive , Great Western Park OX11 6DP | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aureus Primary School Clover Fields , Great Western Park OX11 6GS | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigana Limited | 32 - 34 Wantage Road | 491 yd | |
| GWP Community Cafe | Northern Neighbourhood Community Centre, Dan Read Parade | 687 yd | |
| The Mulberry Pub Ltd | 237 Broadway | 726 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 140/142 Greenwood Way | 964 yd | |
| Kolkata | 222 Broadway | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn (Didcot) Ltd | Foxhall Road | 478 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wantage Road | 570 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 2 Manor Road | 655 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 822 yd | |
| Marlborough Club | 227 Broadway | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Take Away | 129 Brasenose Road | 179 yd | |
| New Beijing Chinese Takeaway | 42 Wantage Road | 491 yd | |
| Chor Muang | 50 Wantage Road | 491 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | 7 Park Road | 757 yd | |
| Indian Dream | 3 Park Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's Local, 53 Wantage Road | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loyd Recreation Park BRASENOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Didcot Girls School MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Stephen Freeman Primary School FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 786 yd | |
| Gems Didcot Primary Academy GEMS DIDCOT PRIMARY ACADEMY GEMS DIDCOT PRIMARY ACADEMY CHESTNUT DRIVE | 824 yd | |
| Boundary Park GREENWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Edmunds Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Aureus Primary School CLOVER FIELDS | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.