Broadway is in Didcot and in South Oxfordshire district. OX11 8RS is located in the Didcot West 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 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX11 8RZ, OX11 7JE, OX11 8PX, OX11 7JD, OX11 8EP, OX11 7JQ, OX11 8SA, OX11 7JB, OX11 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX11 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.2% | 39.6% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 49.6% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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%) 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 | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 40.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 33.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.1% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 84.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 83.1% | 75.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 75.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 8.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 187.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.5% higher than the Didcot West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broadway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West and the 8th highest crime rate of 451 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Flat 212A Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2004-07-06 | £443,323 |
| 226 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2002-05-31 | £448,286 |
| 226A Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2001-05-29 | £463,823 |
| 226B Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2001-05-18 | £463,823 |
OX11 8RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor School Lydalls Close , OX11 7LB | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmere Primary School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road , OX11 8BA | - not rated | 587 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aureus School Candytuft Way , Great Western Park OX11 6FF | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook House School Milton , OX14 4EL | - not rated | 4,763 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 222 Broadway | 17 yd | |
| Little India | 218 Broadway | 17 yd | |
| Styleacre Ltd | UNIT 2C, TRIDENT BUSINESS PARK | 242 yd | |
| Sweets by Ada | 2c The Parade, Edinburgh Drive | 248 yd | |
| Salinas 2 Cafe | 152 Broadway | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Club | 227 Broadway | 195 yd | |
| Didcot Civic Hall | Civic Hall, Britwell Road | 249 yd | |
| Broadways | Broadway | 426 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 2 Manor Road | 504 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 113 Station Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Takeaway | 226b Broadway | 17 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Broadway | 143 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza Didcot Ltd | 168 Broadway | 143 yd | |
| China Garden | 226 Broadway | 143 yd | |
| The Chippy | 192 Broadway | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balbinka | 170-172 Broadway, DIDCOT | 226 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Foods Ltd, 3-5 Market Place | 299 yd | |
| Your Own Market (YOM) Ltd | 140-142 Broadway | 353 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 66 Orchard Street | 478 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Central Drive | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Lounge 224A 224A BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 18 yd |
| The Marlborough Club BROADWAY | 352 yd | |
| Manor School Didcot LYDALLS CLOSE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Willowcroft Community School Mereland Road | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| St Birinus School MERELAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| Didcot Wave Leisure Pool & Gym NEWLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Didcot Leisure Centre MERELAND ROAD | squash courts | 782 yd |
| Edmunds Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Lady Grove Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Loyd Recreation Park BRASENOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 910 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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.