Arlington Close is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3HH is located in the Carterton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arlington Close, Carterton, OX18 3HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3JT, OX18 3HN, OX18 3HW, OX18 3XL, OX18 3JF, OX18 3HQ, OX18 3JA, OX18 3XX, OX18 3XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 3HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 29.6% | 38.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 41.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 17% | 12.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 4.6% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 41.4% | 46.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 20.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 17.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 26.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.4% | 93.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 89.2% | 84.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 84.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.1% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Close was 312.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 523.9% higher than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Arlington Close has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 3rd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Arlington Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2021-10-15 | £315,335 |
| 8 Arlington Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2019-08-01 | £275,536 |
| 19 Arlington Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-07-29 | £294,623 |
| 5 Arlington Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2017-08-23 | £243,772 |
| 6 Arlington Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-04-13 | £278,957 |
OX18 3HH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,366 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 | 860 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 | 2,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton WI Coffee Shop | Womens Institute Hall, 3 Brize Norton Road | 131 yd | |
| Aangon Indian Restaurant | 7 Falklands House, Black Bourton Road | 182 yd | |
| Asda Coffee Shop | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 184 yd | |
| The Shake Shop | 1 Streatfield House, Burford Road | 193 yd | |
| Lynwood And Co | 4 Streatfield House, Alvescot Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 184 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 206 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 239 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 258 yd | |
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Box | 3 Ramillies House, Alvescot Road | 196 yd | |
| New Dragon House | 14 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 206 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Unit 1, The Tower Centre | 235 yd | |
| Burford Road Fish Bar | 17 Burford Road, Carterton | 259 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Burford Road, Carterton | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 184 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 268 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 422 yd | |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 428 yd |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Raf Brize Norton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 992 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.