Broadway is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 8AB 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 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 8DG, OX11 8DB, OX11 7LG, OX11 8AP, OX11 8EH, OX11 8AE, OX11 8EQ, OX11 8RQ, OX11 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX11 8AB 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% |
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 8AB, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 822.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 849.4% higher than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broadway 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%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-05-13 | £87,188 |
| 114 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-02-18 | £372,862 |
| 106 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-06-20 | £250,914 |
| 100 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2007-09-17 | £469,099 |
| 112 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-04-23 | £300,597 |
OX11 8AB 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 8AB 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Cockcroft Road , OX11 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djangos Smoke House | 126 Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Ltd | 88 Broadway | 2 yd | |
| KFC | 26A Orchard Street | 93 yd | |
| Boswells Coffee Company | 2 Orchard Street | 110 yd | |
| Berro Lounge | 44 Orchard Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadways | Broadway | 129 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 581 yd | |
| GWR Staff Association | Station Road | 682 yd | |
| Marlborough Club | 227 Broadway | 735 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Kebab | 100 Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Broadway spice | 92 Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Choi's | 106 Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Orchard Street | 110 yd | |
| Sal's Snack Bar | Kiosk A, Market Place | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 123 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 176 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 201 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 260 yd | |
| Balbinka | 170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Re:Defined Health & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Didcot Leisure Centre MERELAND ROAD | squash courts | 756 yd |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 892 yd | |
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Willowbrook Leisure Centre WILLOWBROOK WILLOWBROOK BOWMONT WATER | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Npower Loop Meadow Stadium LOOP MEADOW LOOP MEADOW BOWMONT WATER | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.