OX18 2SX is in Radcot, Bampton and West Oxfordshire district. OX18 2SX is located in the Alvescot and Filkins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radcot, Bampton, OX18 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 27% | 25.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 52.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 61.1% | 62.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around OX18 2SX this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 47.1% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 96% | 86.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 87.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OX18 2SX was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Alvescot and Filkins average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
OX18 2SX has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvescot and Filkins and the 51st lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcot Bridge Cottage, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-03-08 | £1,554,112 |
| Swan Hotel, Bampton, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £796,500 | 2016-11-29 | £867,121 |
| Radcot Lodge, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2013-02-22 | £1,036,033 |
| Radcot Lodge, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2009-03-27 | £1,108,287 |
| Radcot Bridge Cottage, Bampton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,050 | 2006-06-26 | £1,075,361 |
OX18 2SX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 2SX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX18 2SX 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 | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield CofE Primary School Main Street , Clanfield OX18 2SP | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School Lechlade Road , Langford GL7 3LA | 3out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot Alvescot , OX18 2PU | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's School Carswell Manor , Faringdon SN7 8PT | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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% |
| 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 | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.