Orchid Way, Carterton, OX18 1JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 1JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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	51.6%	49.6%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	48.4%	50.4%	2.0%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	44.5%	38.8%	-5.7%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	41.3%	5.9%	44.2%	-2.9%
Separated	3.5%	4.1%	0.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	15.7%	12.8%	-2.9%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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 (90.3%) 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	57.7%	56.3%	-1.4%	48.4%	7.9%
Good health	34.4%	34%	-0.4%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	5.4%	6.1%	0.7%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	8.3%	12.8%	4.5%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	13.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.5%	20.9%	-3.6%	13.4%	7.5%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.4%	22.4%	1.0%	16.9%	5.5%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	26%	1.1%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	3.1%	1.5%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	96.4%	93.1%	-3.3%	81.4%	11.7%
Other	1.1%	2%	0.9%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79% 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	92.5%	79%	-13.5%	83.2%	-4.2%
European Union	1.4%	14.1%	12.7%	6.1%	8.0%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	79%	-13.5%	83.2%	-4.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	11.7%	11.3%	9.8%	1.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	7.3%	6.6%	2.9%	4.4%
2-5 Years	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.2%	76.7%	-4.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	4.4%	0.9%	3.5%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Orchid Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchid Way was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% higher than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Orchid Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 82nd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,700

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX18 1JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Orchid Way are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Orchid Way, Carterton, OX18 1JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX18 1JL

Average Price
£321,965

Semi-Detached
£348,818

Terraced
£267,698

Detached
£458,473

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchid Way

Average Price
£328,946

Semi-Detached
£368,616

Terraced
£275,289

Detached
£471,228

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchid WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Orchid Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£264,000	2023-03-30	£270,279
8 Orchid Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£242,500	2022-04-19	£265,276
7 Orchid Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-04-21	£330,198
8 Orchid Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2019-05-17	£284,761
6 Orchid Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2015-10-12	£279,231

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX18 1JL

Employment

OX18 1JL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Retired	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	30
Education	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Other	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	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	336 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD	2out of 4	837 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF	2out of 4	1,324 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY	1out of 4	1,339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP	2out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carterton Community College Upavon Way , OX18 1BU	2out of 4	909 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandwell Learning Centre Sandwell Learning Centre , Main Road OX18 2PY	- not rated	3,680 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carterton Community Centre	Community Centre, Marigold Square	199 yd
Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure Centre	Carterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way	233 yd
Greggs PLC	Unit 5, Kipling Court	544 yd
Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC	Unit C10, West Oxfordshire Retail Park	690 yd
The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre	Allendale Youth Centre, 8 Burford Road	1,062 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carterton Squash Club	Swinbrook Road, Carterton		868 yd
The Masons Arms	Masons Arms, Burford Road		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Harbour - Fish And Chips	5B Marigold Square, Carterton	119 yd
Hoofs	7A Marigold Square, Carterton	119 yd
JPL Peking Express	6 Marigold Square, Carterton	119 yd
Soross	8 Marigold Square, Carterton	119 yd
Bilash	13 Ventura Park, Broadshires Way	377 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton		119 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	238 yd
St John The Evangelist Ce Primary School BLUEBELL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	272 yd
Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way	health and fitness suite	378 yd
Monahan Way Sports Pavilion THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY	grass pitches	597 yd
Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD	grass pitches	837 yd
Carterton Squash Club SWINBROOK ROAD	squash courts	860 yd
Raf Brize Norton	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	887 yd
Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,058 yd
Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY	artificial grass pitch	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

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