Wycombe Way is in Carterton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 3SZ 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 Wycombe Way, Carterton, OX18 3SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX18 3LQ, OX18 3JD, OX18 3SX, OX18 3JF, OX18 3HS, OX18 3JT, OX18 3HW, OX18 3HG, OX18 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 3SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 69% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 59.9% | 53.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 34.6% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 22.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 23.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 21.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.8% | 93.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wycombe Way was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Carterton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wycombe Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Carterton South and the 46th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wycombe Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-07 | £492,903 |
OX18 3SZ 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 78 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Primary School Netheravon Close , OX18 3SF | 2out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Moorhouse Primary School Lawton Avenue , OX18 3HP | 2out of 4 | 990 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 | 1,109 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 | 924 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 | 2,880 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 | 393 yd | |
| Carterton Gymnastic Club CIC | Unit C10, West Oxfordshire Retail Park | 421 yd | |
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre | Allendale Youth Centre, 8 Burford Road | 433 yd | |
| St John the Evangelist Church | St John The Evangelist Church, Burford Road | 433 yd | |
| The Shake Shop | 1 Streatfield House, Burford Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 1 Black Bourton Road | 479 yd | |
| The Beehive | 18 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 511 yd | |
| Siege Of Orleans | 5 The Giles Centre, Alvescot Road | 537 yd | |
| Grapes And Tomatoes Trading Company | 3 The Tower Centre, Alvescot Road | 540 yd | |
| Carterton Social Centre Club | Brownes Hall, Alvescot Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Box | 3 Ramillies House, Alvescot Road | 488 yd | |
| Burford Road Fish Bar | 17 Burford Road, Carterton | 494 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Burford Road, Carterton | 495 yd | |
| New Dragon House | 14 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 511 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Unit 1, The Tower Centre | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 3 Black Bourton Road, Carterton | 479 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 20 Black Bourton Road | 569 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Alvescot Road | 720 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 3 Marigold Square, Carterton | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School BURFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Raf Brize Norton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Carterton Indoor Bowls Club Arkell Avenue | indoor bowls | 650 yd |
| Carterton And Black Bourton Village Hall Alvescot Road | 701 yd | |
| Alvescot Road Recreation Ground Alvescot Road | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Carterton Leisure Centre BROADSHIRES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Heroez Gym Ventura Park Ventura Park Broadshires Way | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Monahan Way Sports Pavilion THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION MONAHAN WAY | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Carterton Community College CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARTERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UPAVON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 yd |
| St Josephs Primary School LAWTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,086 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.