Didcot Road is in Long Wittenham, Abingdon and in South Oxfordshire district. OX14 4PZ is located in the Sandford & the Wittenhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Didcot Road, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 4QA, OX14 4RF, OX14 4PX, OX14 4RG, OX14 4QB, OX14 4QQ, OX14 4PU, OX14 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 4PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 43.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 50.8% | 48.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 28.6% | 20.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Didcot Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Berinsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Didcot Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Berinsfield and the 124th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Didcot Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-03-10 | £1,406,943 |
| 22 Didcot Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-06-26 | £427,628 |
| Greenways Didcot Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2014-08-06 | £1,331,315 |
| 22 Didcot Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2009-11-05 | £597,749 |
| 22 Didcot Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2006-06-15 | £500,378 |
OX14 4PZ 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydalls Nursery School Lydalls Road , OX11 7HX | 4out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School High Street , Long Wittenham OX14 4QJ | 2out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School High Street , Clifton Hampden OX14 3EE | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School Avon Way , OX11 7GB | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England (Aided) Primary School Tamar Way , OX11 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Queen Street , Dorchester OX10 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot Girls' School Manor Crescent , OX11 7AJ | 4out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Birinus School Mereland Road , OX11 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa School UK Thame Lane , Culham OX14 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine and Spice | High Street | 259 yd | |
| Pendon Museum Trust Ltd | High Street | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Wittenham C Of E Primary School High Street | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Acklings Sports Field POPLAR PARK | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Bodkins Sports Field SHARPS YARD SHARPS YARD | grass pitches | 870 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 293.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 268.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.