Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX7 5DP 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	52.3%	49.2%	-3.1%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	47.7%	50.8%	3.1%	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 area around OX7 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.6%	46.6%	14.0%	37.9%	8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44.9%	38.3%	-6.6%	44.2%	-5.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.6%	7.7%	-3.9%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	9.1%	5%	-4.1%	6.1%	-1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.2%	42.1%	6.9%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	40.3%	38%	-2.3%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	17.6%	12.5%	-5.1%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	6%	5.6%	-0.4%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

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 19.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.3%	26.8%	-14.5%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.5%	14.8%	-7.7%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.8%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	7.7%	5.5%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	12.4%	4.8%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	8%	19.5%	11.5%	33.8%	-14.3%
Other	2.9%	4%	1.1%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	98%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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	96.3%	94.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	1.1%	3%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	94.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.6%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	32.7%	13.5%	19.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50%	37.2%	12.8%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Walterbush Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walterbush Road was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Chipping Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walterbush Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping Norton and the 93rd highest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in OX7 5DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Walterbush Road are based on 66 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 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX7 5DP

Average Price
£305,398

Semi-Detached
£270,877

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£443,481

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walterbush Road

Average Price
£327,692

Semi-Detached
£303,076

Terraced
£275,655

Detached
£515,586

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walterbush Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-04-27	£278,631
49 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2020-12-16	£275,217
61 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2017-07-14	£220,670
83 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2008-12-01	£461,646
61 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2006-10-18	£268,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX7 5DP

Employment

OX7 5DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	29
Manufacturing	22
Construction	16
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ace Centre Nursery School The Ace Centre , Burford Road OX7 5DZ	4out of 4	735 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton The Green , OX7 5DH	3out of 4	493 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton 24 London Road , OX7 5AX	4out of 4	1,449 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chadlington Church of England Primary School Church Road , Chadlington OX7 3LY	3out of 4	5,232 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chipping Norton School Burford Road , OX7 5DY	3out of 4	622 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park School Southcombe , Chipping Norton OX7 5QH	- not rated	3,059 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingham Hill School Kingham , OX7 6TH	- not rated	4,637 yd	Other independent school	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
Chipping Norton Community Church	Glyme Hall, Burford Road	620 yd
Spice Of India	6 West Street, Chipping Norton	839 yd
The Old Mill Coffee Shop	The Old Mill Restaurant, 7 West Street	867 yd
Methodist Church	Chipping Norton Methodist Church, West Street	867 yd
Flowers Etc	Albion Centre, 1 Market Place	883 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Arms Hotel	Kings Arms Hotel, 18 West Street	839 yd
The Red Lion	Red Lion, 8 Albion Street	990 yd
Chipping Norton Bowls Club	Greystones, Burford Road	1,001 yd
Bitter And Twisted	1A Middle Row, Chipping Norton	1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Arctic Fish Bar	8 New Street, Chipping Norton	943 yd
The Shack	Red Lion, 8 Albion Street	990 yd
New Chefs Cottage	4 Middle Row, Chipping Norton	1,086 yd
Mario's Pizza	7 Middle Row, Chipping Norton	1,086 yd
Imperial Chef	5 Market Street, Chipping Norton	1,086 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	4 - 5 High Street, Chipping Norton		915 yd
Sainsbury's	12 - 14 Market Place, Chipping Norton		966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walterbush Road Ground EVANS WAY	grass pitches	212 yd
Chipping Norton School BURFORD ROAD	grass pitches	578 yd
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre CHIPPING NORTON LEISURE CENTRE CHIPPING NORTON LEISURE CENTRE BURFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	657 yd
Greystones GREYSTONES GREYSTONES BURFORD ROAD	grass pitches	728 yd
Greystones Greystones Greystones Burford Road	grass pitches	728 yd
Chipping Norton Bowls Club GREYSTONES GREYSTONES BURFORD ROAD	indoor bowls	822 yd
Chipping Norton Lido OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL FOX CLOSE	swimming pool	914 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	30.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.8%

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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