Lydalls Road, Didcot, OX11 7HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX11 7HZ is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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	47.9%	44.6%	-3.3%	51.0%	-6.4%
Male	52.1%	55.4%	3.3%	49.0%	6.4%

Partnership Status

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 7HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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	42%	49.5%	7.5%	37.9%	11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43%	37.5%	-5.5%	44.2%	-6.7%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	10.5%	6.4%	-4.1%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (86.2%) 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	45.7%	50.3%	4.6%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	38.3%	35.9%	-2.4%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	12.1%	10.4%	-1.7%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	13.1%	-4.9%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	12.4%	-3.0%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.4%	-2.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.9%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	13.8%	-1.6%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	43.5%	18.3%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	7.2%	0%	-7.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	2.5%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.4%	87.2%	-3.2%	81.4%	5.8%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.4% 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	85.1%	80.4%	-4.7%	83.2%	-2.8%
European Union	7.7%	10.6%	2.9%	6.1%	4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.8%	4%	3.2%	2.7%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	5%	2.5%	-2.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.6%	78.2%	-6.4%	83.2%	-5.0%
10+ Years	2.5%	7.6%	5.1%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	2.5%	6.9%	4.4%	2.9%	4.0%
2-5 Years	5%	4.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.8%	76.7%	-6.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Lydalls Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydalls Road was 822.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 849.4% higher than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Lydalls Road has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West and the highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 297.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX11 7HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lydalls Road are based on 152 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lydalls Road, Didcot, OX11 7HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX11 7HZ

Average Price
£464,641

Semi-Detached
£445,888

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£474,018

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lydalls Road

Average Price
£466,842

Semi-Detached
£409,473

Terraced
£312,110

Detached
£620,784

Flats/Maisonettes
£224,220

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lydalls Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
67 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-05-12	£442,477
65A Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2010-07-19	£440,640
67 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2010-06-25	£418,660
65 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£221,000	2002-09-20	£500,933
67 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2001-08-28	£533,579

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX11 7HZ

Employment

OX11 7HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7HZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	132
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	33
Retired	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	17
Administrative and support service activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Other	11
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX	4out of 4	174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB	2out of 4	455 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB	4out of 4	793 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ	3out of 4	1,190 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ	4out of 4	637 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ	3out of 4	1,089 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF	- not rated	1,999 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ	3out of 4	2,086 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Styleacre Ltd	UNIT 2C, TRIDENT BUSINESS PARK	169 yd
Didcot Railway Centre	Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road	217 yd
Starbucks	Platform 2/3, Station Road	217 yd
Kolkata	222 Broadway	356 yd
Little India	218 Broadway	356 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prince of Wales	113 Station Road	198 yd
GWR Staff Association	Station Road	217 yd
The Queens Arms	2 Manor Road	425 yd
Didcot Civic Hall	Civic Hall, Britwell Road	468 yd
Marlborough Club	227 Broadway	493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
GOURMET COFFEE BAR AND KITCHEN	Didcot Parkway, Station Road	198 yd
Smarts Takeaway	226b Broadway	356 yd
Dominos Pizza	194 Broadway	372 yd
Farmhouse Pizza Didcot Ltd	168 Broadway	372 yd
China Garden	226 Broadway	372 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Balbinka	170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT	404 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place	420 yd
Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd	140-142 Broadway	481 yd
Sainsburys	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive	510 yd
Marks & Spencer	66 Orchard Street	517 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY	health and fitness suite	354 yd
Lady Grove Park	grass pitches, tennis courts	521 yd
Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE	grass pitches	527 yd
The Marlborough Club BROADWAY		605 yd
Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER	health and fitness suite	619 yd
Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER	grass pitches	680 yd
Ladygrove Park Primary School AVON WAY	grass pitches	805 yd
Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road	grass pitches	896 yd
Loyd Recreation Park BRASENOSE ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of OX11 7HZ