Cronshaw Close is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 7JX 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 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, OX11 7JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 7DU, OX11 7LF, OX11 7JU, OX11 7DX, OX11 7DT, OX11 7DZ, OX11 7JT, OX11 7NG, OX11 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX11 7JX is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49% | 53.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 7JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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% | 57.8% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 21.3% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 11.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 19.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.6% | 93.4% | 7.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 79.4% | 80.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.9% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 80.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cronshaw Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cronshaw Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West and the 144th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-10-29 | £451,293 |
| 56 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-11-18 | £356,426 |
| 62 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2010-10-12 | £399,152 |
| 68 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-12-11 | £454,427 |
| 68 Cronshaw Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2007-06-21 | £408,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 390 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 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Railway Centre | Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road | 342 yd | |
| Starbucks | Platform 2/3, Station Road | 342 yd | |
| Styleacre Ltd | UNIT 2C, TRIDENT BUSINESS PARK | 368 yd | |
| Kolkata | 222 Broadway | 461 yd | |
| Little India | 218 Broadway | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Arms | 2 Manor Road | 245 yd | |
| GWR Staff Association | Station Road | 342 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 381 yd | |
| The Barn (Didcot) Ltd | Foxhall Road | 416 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOURMET COFFEE BAR AND KITCHEN | Didcot Parkway, Station Road | 331 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 226b Broadway | 461 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Broadway | 538 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Didcot Ltd | 168 Broadway | 538 yd | |
| China Garden | 226 Broadway | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balbinka | 170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT | 591 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 622 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 687 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 733 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 583 yd | |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Loyd Recreation Park BRASENOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School AVON WAY | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Didcot Girls School MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 1,050 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.