The Drove Way is in Kingston Lisle, Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 9QW is located in the Ridgeway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drove Way, Kingston Lisle, Wantage, OX12 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 9QP, OX12 9QR, OX12 9QN, OX12 9QS, OX12 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX12 9QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 20.7% | 23.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 56.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 55.6% | 56.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 7.9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 97.7% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 85.3% | 89.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 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 | 84.4% | 89.4% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drove Way was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Ridgeway average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Drove Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway and the 164th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Drove Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-08-18 | £508,185 |
OX12 9QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX12 9QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uffington Church of England Primary School Broad Street , Uffington SN7 7RA | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School West Street , Childrey OX12 9UL | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blowing Stone Inn | The Blowing Stone, Kingston Lisle | 305 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.