Brunel Crescent is in Grove, Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 0NS 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 Brunel Crescent, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 0NW, OX12 0QQ, OX12 0NT, OX12 0NN, OX12 0QF, OX12 0NR, OX12 0NU, OX12 0NJ, OX12 0QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX12 0NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.6% | 35.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 48.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 57.9% | 49.1% | -8.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 13.2% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 21.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 29.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 98.6% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 92.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94% | 93.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Crescent was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Grove North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brunel Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Grove North and the 94th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Brunel Crescent, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-04-04 | £290,000 |
| 18 Brunel Crescent, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-10-27 | £231,694 |
| 10 Brunel Crescent, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-26 | £318,200 |
| 29 Brunel Crescent, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2020-09-25 | £376,283 |
| 15 Brunel Crescent, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-02-21 | £292,756 |
OX12 0NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Church of England School North Drive , Grove OX12 7PW | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Portway , OX12 9BY | 2out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 367 yd | |
| Munchies of Grove | 10 Millbrook Square | 415 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 14 Millbrook Square, Grove | 445 yd | |
| Elaichi Tandoori | 9 Millbrook Square, Grove | 445 yd | |
| Williams F1 Staff Restaurant | Williams, Station Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Tree | The Green, Grove | 479 yd | |
| Bell Inn | Main Street, Grove | 543 yd | |
| Grove Rugby Club | Cane Lane, Grove | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PIZZA | Grovelands Centre, 7 Savile Way | 341 yd | |
| Deja Vu | 6 Millbrook Square, Grove | 445 yd | |
| MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS | 6B MILLBROOK SQUARE, Grove | 445 yd | |
| Peking Chef | Main Street, Grove | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Grove 1 | Co-op Grove, Grovelands Centre | 366 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 16 Millbrook Square, Grove | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Hall OLD MILL HALL OLD MILL HALL SCHOOL LANE | 332 yd | |
| Grove Village Hall Main Street | 470 yd | |
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 880 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 | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.