Sorrel Way is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 1AG is located in the Carterton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sorrel Way, Carterton, OX18 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 1GF, OX18 1GY, OX18 1GE, OX18 1AT, OX18 1AR, OX18 1JG, OX18 1AP, OX18 1LA, OX18 1GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX18 1AG is primarily male, with 56% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 56% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 36.9% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 66.7% | 57.2% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 34.6% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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.
In the area around OX18 1AG this area, 9% 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 | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 23.7% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 35.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 90.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 88% | 84.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 84.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorrel Way was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sorrel Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 111th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sorrel Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-03-28 | £180,347 |
| 5 Sorrel Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-04-06 | £189,609 |
| 9 Sorrel Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-31 | £189,150 |
| 19 Sorrel Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2022-02-24 | £166,697 |
| 32 Sorrel Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-18 | £182,331 |
OX18 1AG 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Community College Upavon Way , OX18 1BU | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Learning Centre Sandwell Learning Centre , Main Road OX18 2PY | - not rated | 3,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Community Centre | Community Centre, Marigold Square | 68 yd | |
| Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre | Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way | 388 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 5, Kipling Court | 575 yd | |
| Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC | Unit C10, West Oxfordshire Retail Park | 843 yd | |
| Crocodiles Of The World - Croc Cafe | Crocodiles Of The World, Burford Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Squash Club | Swinbrook Road, Carterton | 822 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms, Burford Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour - Fish And Chips | 5B Marigold Square, Carterton | 90 yd | |
| Hoofs | 7A Marigold Square, Carterton | 90 yd | |
| JPL Peking Express | 6 Marigold Square, Carterton | 90 yd | |
| Soross | 8 Marigold Square, Carterton | 90 yd | |
| Bilash | 13 Ventura Park, Broadshires Way | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 90 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Evangelist Ce Primary School BLUEBELL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Monahan Way Sports Pavilion THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Carterton Squash Club SWINBROOK ROAD | squash courts | 779 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Raf Brize Norton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 10.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.