Buckingham Place is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3RQ is located in the Carterton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Place, Carterton, OX18 3RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3RN, OX18 3RX, OX18 3SP, OX18 3SW, OX18 3RL, OX18 3RG, OX18 3RD, OX18 3SN, OX18 3RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 3RQ 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 | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 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 | 27.1% | 29.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 47.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 14% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 47% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.3% | 16.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 15.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 23.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.5% | 91.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Place was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.9% higher than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 36th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Buckingham Place, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-08-27 | £385,745 |
| 1 Buckingham Place, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2003-04-16 | £363,312 |
| 2 Buckingham Place, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,995 | 2002-06-28 | £367,200 |
| 5 Buckingham Place, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2002-03-28 | £402,193 |
| 5 Buckingham Place, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £110,000 | 1998-10-09 | £408,630 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot Alvescot , OX18 2PU | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,303 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 | 1,803 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Stars | Unit 1, Carterton Industrial Estate | 356 yd | |
| Carterton Cafe | Cafe, 80 Black Bourton Road | 457 yd | |
| Asda Coffee Shop | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 610 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 1A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 644 yd | |
| Burgers And Brews | 4 - 5 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 523 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 593 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 610 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 613 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 84 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 457 yd | |
| Carterton Fish Bar | 14 Alvescot Road, Carterton | 523 yd | |
| The Terra Pizza | 4A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 523 yd | |
| New Dragon House | 14 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 593 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 8 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 523 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 524 yd | |
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 596 yd | |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 779 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.