Shilton Road is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 1EH is located in the Carterton North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shilton Road, Carterton, OX18 1EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 1EP, OX18 1EN, OX18 1EJ, OX18 1BF, OX18 1BT, OX18 1DZ, OX18 1ER, OX18 1DU, OX18 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 1EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 OX18 1EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 14.8% | 22.7% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 52.2% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 43.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 21.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 25.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 92.6% | 95.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shilton Road was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shilton Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 174th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48B Shilton Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-02 | £448,496 |
| 50 Shilton Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-12-03 | £726,154 |
| 26B Shilton Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2020-10-19 | £378,172 |
| 52 Shilton Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-12-14 | £388,030 |
| 48A Shilton Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £324,000 | 2015-06-12 | £420,948 |
OX18 1EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX18 1EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burford School Cheltenham Road , OX18 4PL | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,471 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 Football Club | Swinbrook Road, Carterton | 429 yd | |
| Carterton Community Centre | Community Centre, Marigold Square | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Squash Club | Swinbrook Road, Carterton | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour - Fish And Chips | 5B Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,011 yd | |
| Hoofs | 7A Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,011 yd | |
| JPL Peking Express | 6 Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,011 yd | |
| Soross | 8 Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Squash Club SWINBROOK ROAD | squash courts | 451 yd |
| Swinbrook Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Swinbrook Road | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| Kilkenny Football Ground SWINBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 939 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| 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 | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.