Windy Ridge is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7AW is located in the Faringdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windy Ridge, Faringdon, SN7 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7AQ, SN7 7AN, SN7 7AL, SN7 8AA, SN7 7AH, SN7 7BQ, SN7 7BH, SN7 8AB, SN7 7AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN7 7AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.7% | 49.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 37.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 28.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 39.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.5% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 23.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 14.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 33.3% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 96.4% | 84.5% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 83.7% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windy Ridge was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windy Ridge has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 181st lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Windy Ridge, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-10-06 | £283,000 |
| 10 Windy Ridge, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-08-26 | £242,250 |
| 3 Windy Ridge, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2016-07-15 | £284,209 |
| 1 Windy Ridge, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-03-27 | £284,233 |
| 3 Windy Ridge, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2012-06-22 | £282,084 |
SN7 7AW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Community College Fernham Road , SN7 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's School Carswell Manor , Faringdon SN7 8PT | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viceroy Tandoori | 19 London Street, Faringdon | 174 yd | |
| Cotswold Fire & Grill | 10 London Street, Faringdon | 195 yd | |
| The Rainbow Fish & Chips | 7 London Street, Faringdon | 288 yd | |
| The Pump House Project | The Old Theatre, 22 Swan Lane | 312 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 8 Market Place | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Folly Inn Ltd | 54 London Street | 195 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 5 London Street | 288 yd | |
| The Narrows of Faringdon | 18 Market Place, Faringdon | 392 yd | |
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 707 yd | |
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 28 London Street, Faringdon | 195 yd | |
| Sheffords | 9 London Street, Faringdon | 288 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 377 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 446 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 733 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 1, Henry Blake Way | 934 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit 2, Henry Blake Way | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club Stanford Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Tucker Park Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 936 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.