Humphries Close is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3HS is located in the Carterton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Humphries Close, Carterton, OX18 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3LQ, OX18 3SZ, OX18 3JD, OX18 3JF, OX18 3HG, OX18 3HW, OX18 3SX, OX18 3JT, OX18 3HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 25.7% | 22.2% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 65% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87%) 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 | 54.7% | 49.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 23.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 27.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.2% | 87.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 88.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Humphries Close was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Carterton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Humphries Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Carterton North East and the 169th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Humphries Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-26 | £323,611 |
| 3 Humphries Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-19 | £279,300 |
| 12 Humphries Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,500 | 2020-11-25 | £323,212 |
| 15 Humphries Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-11-06 | £289,098 |
| 8 Humphries Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2015-12-04 | £329,129 |
OX18 3HS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 992 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 | 998 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 | 796 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 | 2,960 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 Gymnastic Club CIC | Unit C10, West Oxfordshire Retail Park | 397 yd | |
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre | Allendale Youth Centre, 8 Burford Road | 407 yd | |
| St John the Evangelist Church | St John The Evangelist Church, Burford Road | 407 yd | |
| Carterton WI Coffee Shop | Womens Institute Hall, 3 Brize Norton Road | 411 yd | |
| The Shake Shop | 1 Streatfield House, Burford Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 552 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 553 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 565 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 566 yd | |
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Road Fish Bar | 17 Burford Road, Carterton | 478 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Burford Road, Carterton | 479 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 3 Ramillies House, Alvescot Road | 514 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Unit 1, The Tower Centre | 528 yd | |
| Habib's Kitchen | Unit 1, Wavers Ground | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 552 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 634 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 734 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Raf Brize Norton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 609 yd |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 700 yd | |
| Monahan Way Sports Pavilion THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 972 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.