Torridge Drive is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 7QY is located in the Didcot North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torridge Drive, Didcot, OX11 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 7RD, OX11 7RA, OX11 7QZ, OX11 7RB, OX11 7RG, OX11 7PU, OX11 7RJ, OX11 7RQ, OX11 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX11 7QY is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51.3% | 46.9% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.1% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 7QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 31% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 56.2% | 47.3% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13.1% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 31.6% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 91% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.5% | 81.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 81% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torridge Drive was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Didcot North East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Torridge Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Didcot North East and the 137th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Torridge Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2023-10-18 | £322,052 |
| 9 Torridge Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-07-28 | £226,349 |
| 43 Torridge Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-10 | £257,413 |
| 35 Torridge Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-05-11 | £241,541 |
| 5 Torridge Drive, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-10 | £306,582 |
OX11 7QY 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Cockcroft Road , OX11 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusso | 39 Orchard Street | 776 yd | |
| KFC | 26A Orchard Street | 900 yd | |
| Boswells Coffee Company | 2 Orchard Street | 916 yd | |
| Berro Lounge | 44 Orchard Street | 917 yd | |
| Starbucks | 59 Orchard Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ladygrove Generous George | 23 Cow Lane | 450 yd | |
| Didcot Town Football & Social Club | Didcot Town Football & Social Club, NPower Loop Meadow Stadium | 781 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 918 yd | |
| GWR Staff Association | Station Road | 945 yd | |
| Broadways | Broadway | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Fish Bar | 6 Lostock Place | 459 yd | |
| Fully Loaded / Imperial Grill | 4 Lostock Place | 459 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Orchard Street | 916 yd | |
| Didcot Kebab | 100 Broadway | 939 yd | |
| Broadway spice | 92 Broadway | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Broadway | 655 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 836 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 917 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 1,058 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Re:Defined Health & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School AVON WAY | grass pitches | 891 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.1% |
| 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.