Lostock Place is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 7XT is located in the Didcot North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lostock Place, Didcot, OX11 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 7UL, OX11 7PS, OX11 7DP, OX11 7PT, OX11 7LR, OX11 7SZ, OX11 7LS, OX11 7UW, OX11 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX11 7XT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 36.5% | 41.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 56.8% | 54.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 8.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 42% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 92.5% | 82.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 88.6% | 77.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 77.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lostock Place was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Didcot North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lostock Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Didcot North East and the 135th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lostock Place, Didcot, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2021-10-26 | £2,944 |
| Oak Tree Health Centre, 2 Lostock Place, Didcot, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-06-24 | £469,811 |
| 1 Lostock Place, Didcot, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-07-31 | £612,067 |
OX11 7XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa School UK Thame Lane , Culham OX14 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Free schools | 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 | 659 yd | |
| Starbucks | Platform 2/3, Station Road | 659 yd | |
| Lusso | 39 Orchard Street | 854 yd | |
| Berro Lounge | 44 Orchard Street | 905 yd | |
| Starbucks | 59 Orchard Street | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ladygrove Generous George | 23 Cow Lane | 164 yd | |
| Didcot Town Football & Social Club | Didcot Town Football & Social Club, NPower Loop Meadow Stadium | 351 yd | |
| GWR Staff Association | Station Road | 659 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 679 yd | |
| Broadways | Broadway | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygrove Fish Bar | 6 Lostock Place | 7 yd | |
| Fully Loaded / Imperial Grill | 4 Lostock Place | 7 yd | |
| GOURMET COFFEE BAR AND KITCHEN | Didcot Parkway, Station Road | 676 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Orchard Street | 910 yd | |
| Didcot Kebab | 100 Broadway | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 821 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 905 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Broadway | 934 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 1,002 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School AVON WAY | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Re:Defined Health & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 950 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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.