Oxford Road is in Burford and in West Oxfordshire district. OX18 4ET is located in the Brize Norton and Shilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Road, Burford, OX18 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 4ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 20.6% | 23.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 58% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 8.8% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 60.4% | 60% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 10.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.9% 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% | 86.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Road was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% higher than the Alvescot and Filkins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvescot and Filkins and the 92nd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groom Bungalow Sturt Farm Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-17 | £692,151 |
| Coach House, 3 Sturt Farm Courtyard Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-10-09 | £835,779 |
| Cotswold Barn, 2 Sturt Farm Courtyard Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-02-20 | £806,517 |
| The Deer Stables, 12 Sturt Farm Courtyard Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-01-16 | £308,880 |
| The Saddlery, 1 Sturt Farm Courtyard Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2022-12-19 | £367,485 |
OX18 4ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX18 4ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Primary School Priory Lane , OX18 4SG | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Bluebell Way , Shilton Park OX18 1JF | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Primary School Burford Road , OX18 3AD | 2out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Lawton Avenue , OX18 3JY | 1out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School Wenrisc Drive , Minster Lovell OX29 0SP | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford School Cheltenham Road , OX18 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carterton Community College Upavon Way , OX18 1BU | 2out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 213.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.