Hayward Drive is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3HX 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 Hayward Drive, Carterton, OX18 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3RB, OX18 3HT, OX18 3HU, OX18 3HY, OX18 3RA, OX18 3EP, OX18 3QX, OX18 3JN, OX18 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 3HX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.2% | 47.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 21.6% | 27.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 50.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 39.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 42.3% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 23.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.1% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.8% 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% | 89.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayward Drive was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hayward Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 65th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hayward Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-03 | £349,359 |
| 31 Hayward Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-01-20 | £459,399 |
| 12 Hayward Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-07-19 | £382,138 |
| 9 Hayward Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-08-19 | £365,420 |
| 33 Hayward Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-02-04 | £362,931 |
OX18 3HX 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 retired residents living in OX18 3HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 1,049 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 | 2,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Vita | 1A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 402 yd | |
| Burgers And Brews | 4 - 5 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 403 yd | |
| Asda Coffee Shop | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 410 yd | |
| Aangon Indian Restaurant | 7 Falklands House, Black Bourton Road | 423 yd | |
| Lynwood And Co | 4 Streatfield House, Alvescot Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 263 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 370 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 372 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 403 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Fish Bar | 14 Alvescot Road, Carterton | 263 yd | |
| The Terra Pizza | 4A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 263 yd | |
| New Dragon House | 14 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 372 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 8 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 383 yd | |
| Mohan Tandoori | 11 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 263 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 317 yd | |
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 336 yd | |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 519 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Carterton Atp CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH CARTERTON ASTROTURF PITCH UPAVON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,087 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 | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.