Beech Lane is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 1FZ is located in the Carterton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Lane, Carterton, OX18 1FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 1FY, OX18 1FX, OX18 1HL, OX18 1FR, OX18 1FL, OX18 1FP, OX18 1FT, OX18 1HU, OX18 1GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 1FZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.1% | 41.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 57.8% | 46.7% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 23.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 26.2% | -11.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 90.4% | 84.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 84.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Lane was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.5% higher than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Lane has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 45th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Beech Lane, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-27 | £233,555 |
| 22 Beech Lane, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-29 | £319,723 |
| 14 Beech Lane, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-06-11 | £199,771 |
| 20 Beech Lane, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-27 | £312,226 |
| 12 Beech Lane, Carterton, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-01-16 | £193,779 |
OX18 1FZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX18 1FZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brize Norton Primary School Station Road , Brize Norton OX18 3PL | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,240 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 | 4,083 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 | 207 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 5, Kipling Court | 585 yd | |
| Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre | Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way | 592 yd | |
| Crocodiles Of The World - Croc Cafe | Crocodiles Of The World, Burford Road | 731 yd | |
| Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC | Unit C10, West Oxfordshire Retail Park | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms, Burford Road | 848 yd | |
| Carterton Squash Club | Swinbrook Road, Carterton | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour - Fish And Chips | 5B Marigold Square, Carterton | 291 yd | |
| Hoofs | 7A Marigold Square, Carterton | 291 yd | |
| JPL Peking Express | 6 Marigold Square, Carterton | 291 yd | |
| Soross | 8 Marigold Square, Carterton | 291 yd | |
| Bilash | 13 Ventura Park, Broadshires Way | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Evangelist Ce Primary School BLUEBELL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Monahan Way Sports Pavilion THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Carterton Squash Club SWINBROOK ROAD | squash courts | 843 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.