St Katherines is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 8GA is located in the Wantage Charlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Katherines, Wantage, OX12 8GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 8DJ, OX12 8DF, OX12 8FL, OX12 8FJ, OX12 8FS, OX12 8DT, OX12 8FP, OX12 9XZ, OX12 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX12 8GA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 52.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.5% | -2.7% | 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 | 44% | 35.7% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 46.1% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 55% | 48.3% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8GA this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
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 | 91% | 85.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Katherines was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Blewbury & Harwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Katherines has the 19th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Blewbury & Harwell and the 175th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St Katherines, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2023-05-04 | £888,249 |
| 2 St Katherines, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2017-10-18 | £836,893 |
| 5 St Katherines, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-10-24 | £422,952 |
| 2 St Katherines, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £530,000 | 2012-10-30 | £858,909 |
| 1 St Katherines, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £500,000 | 2012-05-30 | £845,353 |
OX12 8GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Sarajac Avenue , East Challow OX12 9RY | 3out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3A Newbury Street, Wantage | 344 yd | |
| The Bay Tree Cafe | 9 Newbury Street, Wantage | 344 yd | |
| Peking Dynasty | Newbury Street, Wantage | 364 yd | |
| Yummy Thai | 8 Newbury Street, Wantage | 364 yd | |
| Vale And Downland Museum | 19 Church Street, Wantage | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Club | Newbury Street, Wantage | 53 yd | |
| The Beacon | Wantage Civic Hall, Portway | 259 yd | |
| Delaneys Club | The Regent Mall, Newbury Street | 344 yd | |
| Blue Boar | 4 Newbury Street | 364 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 39 Wallingford Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 5-7 newbury Street, Wantage | 344 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 3 Newbury Street, Wantage | 381 yd | |
| Caprinos Wantage | 28 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 391 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 399 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 24 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 459 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School (Closed) Newbury Street | swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Wantage Leisure Centre PORTWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Wantage Tennis Club MANOR ROAD | tennis courts | 292 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (Centre Site) PORTWAY | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Alfredian Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (East Site) (Closed) Springfield Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.