Aston Road is in Bampton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 2AL is located in the Bampton and Clanfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aston Road, Bampton, OX18 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 2AQ, OX18 2AY, OX18 2AB, OX18 2AG, OX18 2BN, OX18 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 2AL 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 | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 37.9% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 44.9% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 46.9% | 49.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 16.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 45.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94.5% | 88.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aston Road was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Bampton and Clanfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aston Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bampton and Clanfield and the 71st highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2019-11-28 | £867,428 |
| The Willows Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2009-12-22 | £990,726 |
| 1 Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2004-02-20 | £346,240 |
| The Retreat Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2004-02-20 | £346,240 |
| Wychwood Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2001-09-14 | £518,217 |
OX18 2AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX18 2AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton CofE Primary School Bowling Green Close , OX18 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School Cote Road , Aston OX18 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clanfield CofE Primary School Main Street , Clanfield OX18 2SP | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brize Norton Primary School Station Road , Brize Norton OX18 3PL | 4out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bampton Garden Plants | Rupert Gooddy Plants, Buckland Road | 485 yd | |
| Bampton Coffee House | Market Square, Bampton | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morris Clown | Morris Clown, High Street | 719 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Bridge Street, Bampton | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Kitchen | The Old Bakery, Rosemary Lane | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Cooperative Foodstore, Market Square | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bampton Recreation Ground Buckland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Bampton Town Football Club BAMPTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAMPTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Bampton C Of E Primary School BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.