Rock Close is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3BP is located in the Carterton North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rock Close, Carterton, OX18 3BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3AT, OX18 3BN, OX18 3AU, OX18 3GQ, OX18 3JY, OX18 3BL, OX18 3BS, OX18 3BY, OX18 3FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 3BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 40.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 22.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rock Close was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rock Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rock Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-24 | £409,974 |
| 32 Rock Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-07 | £350,702 |
| 6 Rock Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-11-10 | £390,701 |
| 8 Rock Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-05-24 | £359,419 |
| 30 Rock Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £343,756 | 2023-02-08 | £363,009 |
OX18 3BP 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 390 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 | 2,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Carterton | 9 Burford Road, Carterton | 441 yd | |
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre | Allendale Youth Centre, 8 Burford Road | 469 yd | |
| St John the Evangelist Church | St John The Evangelist Church, Burford Road | 469 yd | |
| Burgers And Brews | 4 - 5 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 479 yd | |
| Lynwood And Co | 4 Streatfield House, Alvescot Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 459 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 481 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 541 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 632 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Burford Road, Carterton | 435 yd | |
| Burford Road Fish Bar | 17 Burford Road, Carterton | 436 yd | |
| Carterton Fish Bar | 14 Alvescot Road, Carterton | 459 yd | |
| The Terra Pizza | 4A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 459 yd | |
| Mohan Tandoori | 11 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 459 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 673 yd | |
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 270 yd |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 391 yd | |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 437 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.