Columbia Way, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0QJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX12 0QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	48.1%	49.8%	1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	51.9%	50.2%	-1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.7%	39.5%	6.8%	37.9%	1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	45.2%	-5.8%	44.2%	1.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2%	2.3%	0.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.2%	8%	-2.2%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	4.1%	4.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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 (88.4%) 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	52.2%	55.7%	3.5%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	36.5%	32.7%	-3.8%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	9.4%	10.1%	0.7%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 OX12 0QJ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.2%	9.6%	-2.6%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.5%	9.6%	-14.9%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	18.8%	3.3%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	19.2%	4.9%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	32.6%	6.1%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	4.5%	4.6%	0.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	93.9%	-4.5%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.9% 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	94.7%	86.9%	-7.8%	83.2%	3.7%
European Union	2.2%	5.2%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.9%	5.2%	3.3%	2.7%	2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	85.5%	-8.8%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.9%	6.6%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.6%	4.2%	3.6%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Turkey	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.7%	37.2%	14.5%
Christian	35.3%	46.2%	-10.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is Columbia Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Columbia Way was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.1% lower than the Grove North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Columbia Way has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Grove North and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in OX12 0QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Columbia Way are based on 91 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of White Horse.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Columbia Way, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX12 0QJ

Average Price
£288,948

Semi-Detached
£312,277

Terraced
£279,404

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Columbia Way

Average Price
£305,612

Semi-Detached
£335,420

Terraced
£294,321

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Columbia WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Columbia Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2025-09-26	£248,000
22 Columbia Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£311,000	2025-06-27	£327,003
38 Columbia Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-06-25	£305,292
36 Columbia Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£274,000	2024-08-02	£301,874
9 Columbia Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-07-31	£325,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX12 0QJ

Employment

OX12 0QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	34
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Professional, scientific and technical activities	28
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Other	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB	2out of 4	811 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Church of England School North Drive , Grove OX12 7PW	3out of 4	1,340 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL	4out of 4	1,674 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG	3out of 4	2,330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ	- not rated	2,430 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Alfred's Portway , OX12 9BY	2out of 4	2,438 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET	4out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ	- not rated	2,479 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornerstone Christian Centre	Cornerstone Centre, Grovelands Centre	193 yd
Munchies of Grove	10 Millbrook Square	788 yd
Costa Coffee	14 Millbrook Square, Grove	795 yd
Elaichi Tandoori	9 Millbrook Square, Grove	795 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grove Rugby Club	Cane Lane, Grove	666 yd
Bell Inn	Main Street, Grove	794 yd
The Bay Tree	The Green, Grove	966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
EAGLE PIZZA	Grovelands Centre, 7 Savile Way	218 yd
Peking Chef	Main Street, Grove	765 yd
Deja Vu	6 Millbrook Square, Grove	795 yd
MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS	6B MILLBROOK SQUARE, Grove	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Grove 1	Co-op Grove, Grovelands Centre		193 yd
Tesco Express	16 Millbrook Square, Grove		795 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE	grass pitches	491 yd
Old Mill Hall OLD MILL HALL OLD MILL HALL SCHOOL LANE		791 yd
Grove Village Hall Main Street		798 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.