Cross Way is in Middle Barton, Chipping Norton and in West Oxfordshire district. OX7 7HF is located in the The Bartons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witney. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Way, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, OX7 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX7 7HE, OX7 7HD, OX7 7ET, OX7 7HG, OX7 7EB, OX7 7BH, OX7 7HJ, OX7 7HN, OX7 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX7 7HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 OX7 7HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 19.3% | 20.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 68.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 52.7% | 48.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 40.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around OX7 7HF this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.2% | 97.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Way was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Kingham, Rollright and Enstone average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Cross Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kingham, Rollright and Enstone and the 36th lowest crime rate of 352 local areas in West Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cross Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-02-14 | £505,825 |
| 7 Cross Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-10-29 | £426,164 |
| 2 Cross Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-03-06 | £446,048 |
| 2 Cross Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2003-04-17 | £449,599 |
| 5 Cross Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2003-03-27 | £448,761 |
OX7 7HF 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton Primary School 27 Church Lane , Middle Barton OX7 7BX | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School Fir Lane , Steeple Aston OX25 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Barton Stores / Post Office / Tea Room | Post Office, 25 Worton Road | 270 yd | |
| Middle Barton Sports & Social Club | Sports & Social Club, Worton Road | 270 yd | |
| The Alice Marshall Hall | Village Hall, 2 North Street | 288 yd | |
| The Cinnamon Stick | 122 North Street, Middle Barton | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Playing Field SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB WORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Middle Barton Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 568 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 | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.