Newlands Avenue is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 8QB 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 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 8QA, OX11 8QD, OX11 8QE, OX11 8PN, OX11 8PW, OX11 8PL, OX11 8QG, OX11 8PS, OX11 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX11 8QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.6% | 49.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 36.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 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 | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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 | 37.8% | 22.5% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 17.9% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 27.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 90.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 92.3% | 85.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Avenue was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the Didcot South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Didcot South and the 95th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2024-02-05 | £415,200 |
| 72 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-01 | £395,230 |
| 78 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,050 | 2013-07-22 | £416,916 |
| 72 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-03-20 | £439,983 |
| 70 Newlands Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-08-22 | £397,025 |
OX11 8QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School Cockcroft Road , OX11 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aureus Primary School Clover Fields , Great Western Park OX11 6GS | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Freeman Road , OX11 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | 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 | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Oxfordshire Greenwood Way , Harwell OX11 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel's Cafe | 6 Cockcroft Road | 466 yd | |
| The Mulberry Pub Ltd | 237 Broadway | 470 yd | |
| Kolkata | 222 Broadway | 556 yd | |
| Little India | 218 Broadway | 556 yd | |
| Sweets by Ada | 2c The Parade, Edinburgh Drive | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Club | 227 Broadway | 447 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 527 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wantage Road | 599 yd | |
| Broadways | Broadway | 794 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 2 Manor Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniz Kebab | 118 Abbott Road | 309 yd | |
| Chinese Cottage | 7 Park Road | 405 yd | |
| Indian Dream | 3 Park Road | 405 yd | |
| Golden Bamboo | 16 Cockcroft Road | 466 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 226b Broadway | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 18-20 Cockcroft Road | 466 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's Local, 53 Wantage Road | 599 yd | |
| Balbinka | 170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT | 656 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 721 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot Wave Leisure Pool & Gym NEWLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 194 yd |
| St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Edmunds Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 445 yd | |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Didcot Leisure Centre MERELAND ROAD | squash courts | 498 yd |
| Northbourne C Of E Primary School Cockcroft Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| The Triangle - St Birinus School THE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 938 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.