Coopers Lane is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 8HQ is located in the Wantage Charlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coopers Lane, Wantage, OX12 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 8FE, OX12 8EL, OX12 7HA, OX12 8HJ, OX12 8HH, OX12 7HB, OX12 7AN, OX12 8HG, OX12 8FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX12 8HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX12 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 26.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 4.6% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 19.1% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 32.4% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 97.5% | 93.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 93.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coopers Lane was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Wantage & Grove Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coopers Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook and the 190th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ciotat Coopers Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-03-16 | £444,433 |
| Jesmond Coopers Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-09-02 | £448,824 |
| Hygge House Coopers Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2018-10-08 | £757,005 |
| Hybank Coopers Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-10-08 | £427,162 |
| Prestbury Coopers Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-03-02 | £542,924 |
OX12 8HQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX12 8HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,236 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 | 224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Around Table | Holy Trinity Church, Charlton Village Road | 373 yd | |
| Down to Earth Community Cafe | Wantage Day Centre, Stirlings Close | 639 yd | |
| The Heritage Bakery | 18/20, Wallingford Street | 868 yd | |
| Masooms Wantage | 14 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 887 yd | |
| Kingsgrove Catering | 10 Cowslip Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | 78 Charlton Road | 223 yd | |
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 785 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 39 Wallingford Street | 831 yd | |
| Delaneys Club | The Regent Mall, Newbury Street | 973 yd | |
| Blue Boar | 4 Newbury Street | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Wantage | 28 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 859 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 868 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 24 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 868 yd | |
| Wantage Chippy | 26 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 868 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 30 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 890 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton Primary School CHARLTON VILLAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (East Site) (Closed) Springfield Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Tugwell Field Reading Road | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| St Marys School (Closed) Newbury Street | swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.