Ashdown Way is in Grove, Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 0AG is located in the Grove North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashdown Way, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 0PA, OX12 0AQ, OX12 0DD, OX12 0BZ, OX12 0DA, OX12 0AF, OX12 0AA, OX12 7HY, OX12 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX12 0AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 40.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 19.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 18.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 11% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 20.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown Way was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Grove North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdown Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Grove North and the 97th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ashdown Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-14 | £249,339 |
| 1 Ashdown Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-06 | £249,581 |
| 13 Ashdown Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-07 | £308,702 |
| 32 Ashdown Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-24 | £215,516 |
| 13 Ashdown Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,663 | 2021-02-05 | £176,990 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Nursery School Church Street , OX12 8BL | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook County Infant School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Junior School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Church of England School North Drive , Grove OX12 7PW | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Portway , OX12 9BY | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Alfred's (A Specialist Sports College) Portway , OX12 9BY | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns CofE Academy Stanley Hall Road , OX12 0GR | - not rated | 840 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Wallingford Street , OX12 8AZ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Wallingford Street , Wantage OX12 8AZ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Road , Wantage OX12 8NE | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian Centre | Cornerstone Centre, Grovelands Centre | 521 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Millbrook Square, Grove | 723 yd | |
| Elaichi Tandoori | 9 Millbrook Square, Grove | 723 yd | |
| Munchies of Grove | 10 Millbrook Square | 737 yd | |
| MacDermid Autotype | Grove Road, Wantage | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Rugby Club | Cane Lane, Grove | 205 yd | |
| Bell Inn | Main Street, Grove | 638 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | The Green, Grove | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PIZZA | Grovelands Centre, 7 Savile Way | 536 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Main Street, Grove | 641 yd | |
| Deja Vu | 6 Millbrook Square, Grove | 723 yd | |
| MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS | 6B MILLBROOK SQUARE, Grove | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Grove 1 | Co-op Grove, Grovelands Centre | 523 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 16 Millbrook Square, Grove | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Grove Village Hall Main Street | 705 yd | |
| Old Mill Hall OLD MILL HALL OLD MILL HALL SCHOOL LANE | 816 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.