Elizabeth Drive is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 9YG is located in the Wantage & Grove Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, OX12 9YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 9XN, OX12 9EY, OX12 9YA, OX12 9HR, OX12 9HZ, OX12 9EX, OX12 9HY, OX12 9HP, OX12 9XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX12 9YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 56% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 34% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 41.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54.2% | 54.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 18.5% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 15.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 30.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 88.6% | 88% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Drive was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Wantage & Grove Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook and the 129th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2024-10-25 | £507,441 |
| 50 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-10-09 | £498,767 |
| 49 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-27 | £517,366 |
| 36 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-02-03 | £327,813 |
| 32 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-04 | £315,964 |
OX12 9YG 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 1,738 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 | 1,319 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 | 353 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 1,402 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 | 183 yd | |
| Down to Earth Community Cafe | Wantage Day Centre, Stirlings Close | 830 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 2-4 Mill Street, Wantage | 890 yd | |
| The Buzz Cafe | 21 Mill Street, Wantage | 898 yd | |
| The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage, St | St Marys Convent, Challow Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 737 yd | |
| Grove Rugby Club | Cane Lane, Grove | 842 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 59 Mill Street | 898 yd | |
| Blackbird | 30 Market Place, Wantage | 969 yd | |
| King Alfreds Head | 31 Market Place | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Fish Bar | 26 Mill Street, Wantage | 890 yd | |
| Soros | 14 Mill Street, Wantage | 890 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 1,050 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 24 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 1,050 yd | |
| Wantage Chippy | 26 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 791 yd | |
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School DENCHWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Grove Recreation Lane GROVE PAVILION GROVE PAVILION CANE LANE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.