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Blackthorn Mews is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 1LU is located in the Carterton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, OX18 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX18 1LW, OX18 1LT, OX18 1LR, OX18 1LQ, OX18 1LS, OX18 1LZ, OX18 1GG, OX18 1ND, OX18 1LN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 1LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female58.5%51.6%-6.9% 51.0% 0.6%
Male41.5%48.4%6.9% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38%42%4.0% 37.9% 4.1%
Married: Opposite sex28.6%33.5%4.9% 44.2% -10.7%
Separated3.9%2.9%-1.0% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced7.8%11%3.2% 9.1% 1.9%
Widowed21.6%10.6%-11.0% 6.1% 4.5%

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 (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.3%47.5%-2.8% 48.4% -0.9%
Good health26.2%40.8%14.6% 33.6% 7.2%
Fair health18.6%11.5%-7.1% 12.7% -1.2%
Bad health3.7%0%-3.7% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications29.4%14.3%-15.1% 18.2% -3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11%13.5%2.5% 9.6% 3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.3%13.1%-4.2% 13.4% -0.3%
Apprenticeship1.6%3.7%2.1% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.7%17.6%3.9% 16.9% 0.7%
Degree or Similar25.1%31%5.9% 33.8% -2.8%
Other2%6.9%4.9% 2.8% 4.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.5%2.5% 1.1% 1.4%
Other Asian0.6%0%-0.6% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%1%1.0% 2.5% -1.5%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.6%94.3%-2.3% 81.4% 12.9%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other1.5%0.3%-1.2% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93%82.6%-10.4% 83.2% -0.6%
European Union2.4%10.4%8.0% 6.1% 4.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa1.8%3.5%1.7% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia1.8%1.6%-0.2% 5.6% -4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.4%83.1%-9.3% 83.2% -0.1%
10+ Years0%6.1%6.1% 9.8% -3.7%
5-10 Years1.5%4.8%3.3% 2.9% 1.9%
2-5 Years4%4.8%0.8% 2.2% 2.6%
Less than 2 years2.1%1.3%-0.8% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.2% 76.7% -11.5%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal3.5% 0.5% 3.0%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
No passport held21.7% 13.5% 8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.9% 37.2% 6.7%
Christian46.5% 46.2% 0.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim3.5% 6.5% -3.0%
Not answered5.4% 6.0% -0.6%

Safety

Is Blackthorn Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorn Mews was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackthorn Mews has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 55th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.



🔎 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 1LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blackthorn Mews are based on 38 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 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, OX18 1LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX18 1LU

Average Price
£300,057
Semi-Detached
£293,628
Terraced
£314,383
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£230,460
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackthorn Mews

Average Price
£305,113
Semi-Detached
£297,002
Terraced
£314,813
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£231,175
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackthorn MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
17 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£339,9502023-09-08 £344,121
23 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£307,5002023-02-03 £310,005
19 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£285,0002022-12-16 £293,997
5 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£195,0002021-02-18 £231,035
11 Blackthorn Mews, Carterton, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£275,0002018-10-05 £317,678
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX18 1LU

Employment

OX18 1LU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee126
Retired41
Part-Time Employee25
Self-Employed21
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Student (economically inactive)3
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Manufacturing18
Information and communication14
Human health and social work activities14
Education12
Construction11
Other9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage6
Financial and insurance activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Administrative and support service activities2
Real estate activities1

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 4 695 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Carterton Primary School
Burford Road , OX18 3AD
2out of 4 1,007 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY
1out of 4 1,425 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Gateway Primary School
Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF
2out of 4 1,648 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP
2out of 4 1,671 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 4 840 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Burford School
Cheltenham Road , OX18 4PL
3out of 4 5,285 yd Academy converter 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 3,796 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Carterton Community CentreCommunity Centre, Marigold Square452 yd
Carterton Football ClubSwinbrook Road, Carterton600 yd
Better Cafe - Carterton Leisure CentreCarterton Leisure Centre, Broadshires Way687 yd
Greggs PLCUnit 5, Kipling Court969 yd
Crocodiles Of The World - Croc CafeCrocodiles Of The World, Burford Road1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Carterton Squash ClubSwinbrook Road, Carterton432 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Harbour - Fish And Chips5B Marigold Square, Carterton474 yd
Hoofs7A Marigold Square, Carterton474 yd
JPL Peking Express6 Marigold Square, Carterton474 yd
Soross8 Marigold Square, Carterton474 yd
Bilash13 Ventura Park, Broadshires Way847 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton474 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Carterton Squash Club
SWINBROOK ROAD
squash courts391 yd
St John The Evangelist Ce Primary School
BLUEBELL WAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches577 yd
Carterton Leisure Centre
BROADSHIRES WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool692 yd
Swinbrook Road Recreation Ground (Closed)
Swinbrook Road
grass pitches745 yd
Kilkenny Football Ground
SWINBROOK ROAD
grass pitches797 yd
Heroez Gym
Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way
health and fitness suite847 yd
Carterton Community College
CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY
grass pitches, tennis courts927 yd
Carterton Atp
CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY
artificial grass pitch946 yd
Carterton Primary School
BURFORD ROAD
grass pitches985 yd
Monahan Way Sports Pavilion
THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY
grass pitches1,065 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed160 Mbit/s
Average download speed178.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed27.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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