Edinburgh Drive is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 7HT is located in the Didcot South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, OX11 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 7HX, OX11 7NN, OX11 7NT, OX11 7HS, OX11 7NU, OX11 7HY, OX11 7HU, OX11 7NE, OX11 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX11 7HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 46.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 44.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 20.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 31% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.7% | 93% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.7% | 84.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 84.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edinburgh Drive was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edinburgh Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West and the 102nd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 360.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-02-12 | £395,938 |
| 93 Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2023-01-13 | £487,050 |
| 46 Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-09-09 | £474,543 |
| 54 Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-12-16 | £397,187 |
| 52 Edinburgh Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2020-02-28 | £347,322 |
OX11 7HT 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 62 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | 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 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Styleacre Ltd | UNIT 2C, TRIDENT BUSINESS PARK | 168 yd | |
| Didcot Railway Centre | Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road | 248 yd | |
| Starbucks | Platform 2/3, Station Road | 248 yd | |
| Sparkle Cafe | 4 Orchard Street | 279 yd | |
| Sweets by Ada | 2c The Parade, Edinburgh Drive | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 150 yd | |
| GWR Staff Association | Station Road | 248 yd | |
| Broadways | Broadway | 351 yd | |
| Marlborough Club | 227 Broadway | 581 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOURMET COFFEE BAR AND KITCHEN | Didcot Parkway, Station Road | 234 yd | |
| Prince of India | 2b The Parade, Edinburgh Drive | 284 yd | |
| Sal's Snack Bar | Kiosk A, Market Place | 286 yd | |
| USA Fried&Peri Peri Chicken / Didcot Fried&Peri Peri Chicken | 1 Market Place | 286 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 184 Broadway | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 286 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 300 yd | |
| Balbinka | 170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT | 310 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 322 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 332 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 723 yd | |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School AVON WAY | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Re:Defined Health & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 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 | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.