Denchworth Road is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 9ES is located in the Wantage & Grove Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denchworth Road, Wantage, OX12 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 9HF, OX12 9AY, OX12 9EU, OX12 9HE, OX12 9BB, OX12 9AX, OX12 9YB, OX12 9HD, OX12 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX12 9ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 33.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 41.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.8% | 93.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denchworth Road was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Wantage & Grove Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denchworth Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook and the 125th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-04-15 | £439,590 |
OX12 9ES 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Sarajac Avenue , East Challow OX12 9RY | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,945 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 | 1,055 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 | 90 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 1,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage, St | St Marys Convent, Challow Road | 473 yd | |
| MacDermid Autotype | Grove Road, Wantage | 576 yd | |
| The Buzz Cafe | 21 Mill Street, Wantage | 618 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 2-4 Mill Street, Wantage | 644 yd | |
| Segais Hair & Beauty | 6 Grove Street, Wantage | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn | 59 Mill Street | 618 yd | |
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 670 yd | |
| Blackbird | 30 Market Place, Wantage | 718 yd | |
| King Alfreds Head | 31 Market Place | 745 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 38 Market Place | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Fish Bar | 26 Mill Street, Wantage | 644 yd | |
| Soros | 14 Mill Street, Wantage | 644 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 3 Newbury Street, Wantage | 872 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 5-7 newbury Street, Wantage | 903 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 632 yd | |
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School DENCHWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (Centre Site) PORTWAY | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| St Marys School (Closed) Newbury Street | swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.