Marlborough Close is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3RW 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 Marlborough Close, Carterton, OX18 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3RJ, OX18 3DB, OX18 3ET, OX18 3RE, OX18 3HF, OX18 3RP, OX18 3JB, OX18 3HJ, OX18 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX18 3RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 32.7% | 33.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 42.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.7% | 39.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 21.9% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 22.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 19.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 94.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.5% | 91.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Close was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 155th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 Marlborough Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-25 | £300,303 |
| 16 Marlborough Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-30 | £266,040 |
| 10 Marlborough Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-11-24 | £352,659 |
| 3 Marlborough Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2023-01-13 | £320,108 |
| 8 Marlborough Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-03-23 | £306,897 |
OX18 3RW 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 969 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 | 1,950 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 | 1,317 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 | 2,048 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 Cafe | Cafe, 80 Black Bourton Road | 103 yd | |
| All Stars | Unit 1, Carterton Industrial Estate | 206 yd | |
| Asda Coffee Shop | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 422 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 1A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 539 yd | |
| Aangon Indian Restaurant | 7 Falklands House, Black Bourton Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 422 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 451 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 519 yd | |
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 548 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 84 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 103 yd | |
| New Dragon House | 14 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 451 yd | |
| Carterton Fish Bar | 14 Alvescot Road, Carterton | 548 yd | |
| The Terra Pizza | 4A Alvescot Road, Carterton | 548 yd | |
| The Butty Box | 3 Ramillies House, Alvescot Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 379 yd | |
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 422 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 617 yd | |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 775 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 996 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.