Whitecross is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX13 6BS is located in the Wootton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitecross, Abingdon, OX13 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX13 6BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 OX13 6BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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 | 22% | 20.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 64.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88%) 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 | 52.5% | 48.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.4% | 18.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 40.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 87% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 90% | 85.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 85.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitecross was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.3% higher than the Cumnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitecross has the 8th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cumnor and the 101st highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-10-15 | £504,258 |
| 93 Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-15 | £540,568 |
| 75 Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-28 | £453,301 |
| 93 Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-06-05 | £465,922 |
| 107 Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-12-19 | £436,099 |
OX13 6BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
OX13 6BS 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningwell Church of England Primary School Dark Lane , Sunningwell OX13 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dry Sandford Primary School Lashford Lane , Dry Sandford OX13 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wootton Village , Boars Hill OX1 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cothill House Cothill , Abingdon OX13 6JL | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chandlings Bagley Wood , Kennington OX1 5ND | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunningwell Cricket Club THE STUMPS THE STUMPS | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.