Kibble Close is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 8DE 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 Kibble Close, Didcot, OX11 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 8DF, OX11 8UT, OX11 8DA, OX11 8BZ, OX11 8UU, OX11 8TN, OX11 8TR, OX11 8US, OX11 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX11 8DE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 44.2% | 47.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 55.8% | 52.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 54.1% | 54.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 24% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 44.5% | 54.7% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 31.7% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around OX11 8DE this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 43.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.3% | 85.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 73.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 72.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kibble Close was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.6% higher than the Cholsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kibble Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cholsey and the 45th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Kibble Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-02-24 | £162,714 |
| 40 Kibble Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-12-17 | £139,621 |
| 11 Kibble Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-02-10 | £215,357 |
| 32 Kibble Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-10-18 | £143,367 |
| 41 Kibble Close, Didcot, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-14 | £192,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 983 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 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Cockcroft Road , OX11 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,951 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 | 461 yd | |
| Djangos Smoke House | 126 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Ltd | 88 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| KFC | 26A Orchard Street | 589 yd | |
| Boswells Coffee Company | 2 Orchard Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadways | Broadway | 654 yd | |
| The Ladygrove Generous George | 23 Cow Lane | 1,027 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Kebab | 100 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Broadway spice | 92 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Choi's | 106 Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Didcot Fish Bar | 8 Ridgeway Road | 581 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Orchard Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Broadway | 240 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 627 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 628 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Wallingford Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Re:Defined Health & Fitness (Closed) Broadway | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Didcot Leisure Centre MERELAND ROAD | squash courts | 974 yd |
| St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.