Plumbe Court is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 9HA 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 Plumbe Court, Wantage, OX12 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 9HD, OX12 9EZ, OX12 9EX, OX12 9EU, OX12 9EY, OX12 9HF, OX12 9HE, OX12 9HB, OX12 9HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX12 9HA 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 | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 18.9% | 25.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 61.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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% | 52.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9HA this area, 9.2% 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 | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 22% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 36.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.6% | 90.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.3% | 91.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumbe Court was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Wantage & Grove Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumbe Court has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Plumbe Court, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-09-02 | £328,374 |
OX12 9HA 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,081 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 | 121 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 1,413 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 | 396 yd | |
| The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage, St | St Marys Convent, Challow Road | 624 yd | |
| The Buzz Cafe | 21 Mill Street, Wantage | 647 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 2-4 Mill Street, Wantage | 653 yd | |
| The Cake Bar | 6B Grove Street, Wantage | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 586 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 59 Mill Street | 647 yd | |
| Blackbird | 30 Market Place, Wantage | 731 yd | |
| King Alfreds Head | 31 Market Place | 747 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 38 Market Place | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Fish Bar | 26 Mill Street, Wantage | 653 yd | |
| Soros | 14 Mill Street, Wantage | 653 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS | 3 Newbury Street, Wantage | 851 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 866 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 24 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 591 yd | |
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School DENCHWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| St Marys School (Closed) Newbury Street | swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (Centre Site) PORTWAY | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.