Upavon Way is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 1AS is located in the Carterton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upavon Way, Carterton, OX18 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3AB, OX18 3QH, OX18 3AR, OX18 1AN, OX18 3AL, OX18 1AE, OX18 3AP, OX18 1BB, OX18 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 1AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.7% | 29.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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%) 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 | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 16.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 10% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 27.3% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 23.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 88.9% | 90% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 90% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upavon Way was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upavon Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 163rd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-02-26 | £256,114 |
| 51 Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-11-28 | £293,206 |
| 51 Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-05-21 | £266,912 |
| 53 Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2003-02-14 | £313,208 |
OX18 1AS 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 222 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 | 3,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre | Allendale Youth Centre, 8 Burford Road | 519 yd | |
| St John the Evangelist Church | St John The Evangelist Church, Burford Road | 519 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Carterton | 9 Burford Road, Carterton | 574 yd | |
| Carterton WI Coffee Shop | Womens Institute Hall, 3 Brize Norton Road | 630 yd | |
| The Shake Shop | 1 Streatfield House, Burford Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 660 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 720 yd | |
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 762 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 790 yd | |
| Carterton Squash Club | Swinbrook Road, Carterton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Burford Road, Carterton | 554 yd | |
| Burford Road Fish Bar | 17 Burford Road, Carterton | 555 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Unit 1, The Tower Centre | 653 yd | |
| Mohan Tandoori | 11 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 660 yd | |
| Medina Grill | 9 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 762 yd | |
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 834 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 854 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 507 yd |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 690 yd | |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Carterton Squash Club SWINBROOK ROAD | squash courts | 965 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.