Orchard Rise, Burford, OX18 4SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX18 4SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	49.2%	49.2%	0.0%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.8%	50.8%	0.0%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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 4SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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	16.3%	28.1%	11.8%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	68.4%	55.7%	-12.7%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	6.7%	7.2%	0.5%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	7.2%	6.3%	-0.9%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	50.8%	54.1%	3.3%	48.4%	5.7%
Good health	35.8%	31.6%	-4.2%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	10.4%	12%	1.6%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.9%	11.3%	-12.6%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	17.2%	9.5%	9.6%	7.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	12.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	5%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	13.6%	0.2%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	36.4%	37.6%	1.2%	33.8%	3.8%
Other	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.9%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.5%
Arab	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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	93.1%	94.7%	1.6%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	3.5%	3%	-0.5%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	94.4%	1.3%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	1.2%	4.5%	3.3%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.8%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Orchard Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Rise was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Alvescot and Filkins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orchard Rise has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvescot and Filkins and the 63rd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in OX18 4SZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Orchard Rise are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Orchard Rise, Burford, OX18 4SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX18 4SZ

Average Price
£816,420

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£816,420

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Rise

Average Price
£824,260

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£824,260

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Crosswinds, 2 Orchard Rise, Burford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£985,000	2025-03-24	£964,800
Nivingston House, 5 Orchard Rise, Burford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£696,000	2024-03-28	£730,982
17 Orchard Rise, Burford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2024-02-23	£703,486
16 Orchard Rise, Burford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2023-11-22	£758,317
10 Orchard Rise, Burford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2022-12-16	£868,177

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX18 4SZ

Employment

OX18 4SZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4SZ 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 4SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	52
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	13
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burford Primary School Priory Lane , OX18 4SG	3out of 4	493 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burford School Cheltenham Road , OX18 4PL	3out of 4	680 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lynwood & Co Cafe	134 High Street, Burford	434 yd
Hunters Cakery	95 High Street, Burford	440 yd
Priory Restaurant	Priory Tea Rooms, 35 - 37 High Street	465 yd
Spice Lounge	81 High Street, Burford	465 yd
Warwick Hall Cafe	Warwick Hall, St John Baptist Church	483 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak And Cotswold Pie Company	The Royal Oak, 26 Witney Street	222 yd
The Angel	14 Witney Street, Burford	223 yd
The Highway Inn	Highway Hotel, 117 High Street	388 yd
The Mermaid Inn	Mermaid Inn, 78 High Street	494 yd
Cotswold Arms	46 High Street, Burford	494 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shake And Snack	83 High Street, Burford		465 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	74 High Street, Burford		494 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Burford Recreation Ground HUNTS CLOSE	grass pitches	545 yd
Burford School CHELTENHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	760 yd
Burford Golf Club	golf	778 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	31.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	215.58 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	215.58 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	34.91 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX18 4SZ