Elm Farm Close is in Grove, Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 9FD is located in the Wantage & Grove Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Farm Close, Grove, Wantage, OX12 9FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 9FG, OX12 9FB, OX12 9FJ, OX12 9FQ, OX12 9NP, OX12 9FZ, OX12 9NS, OX12 7PA, OX12 9XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX12 9FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 28.7% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 38.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 44% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 23% | 19.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 32.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 92% | 85.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 85.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Farm Close was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Grove North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Farm Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Grove North and the 82nd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elm Farm Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-08 | £377,492 |
| 8 Elm Farm Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-12-09 | £580,197 |
| 4 Elm Farm Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £551,250 | 2021-03-17 | £663,891 |
| 6 Elm Farm Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-01-21 | £660,812 |
| 3 Elm Farm Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-09-19 | £365,114 |
OX12 9FD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Church of England School North Drive , Grove OX12 7PW | 3out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 1,598 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 | 677 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacDermid Autotype | Grove Road, Wantage | 285 yd | |
| Down to Earth Community Cafe | Wantage Day Centre, Stirlings Close | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Rugby Club | Cane Lane, Grove | 568 yd | |
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Fitzwaryn School DENCHWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 799 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.