Marlborough Gardens is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7DF is located in the Faringdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, SN7 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7DE, SN7 7DP, SN7 7BZ, SN7 7DG, SN7 7BY, SN7 7GL, SN7 7EB, SN7 7FP, SN7 7DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN7 7DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 54.7% | 56.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 24% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 12% | -12.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Gardens was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% higher than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 155th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-05-28 | £311,210 |
| 111 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-11-20 | £255,056 |
| 89 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-12-06 | £377,882 |
| 103 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2010-03-26 | £297,899 |
| 49 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2002-12-20 | £347,416 |
SN7 7DF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Kings Lane , Longcot SN7 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 552 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 | 5,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 7 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 604 yd | |
| Tiffanys Desserts Limited | 12 Market Place, Faringdon | 733 yd | |
| Lotus Retreat | 2 London Street, Faringdon | 740 yd | |
| The Rainbow Fish & Chips | 7 London Street, Faringdon | 776 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 8 Market Place | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 303 yd | |
| The Swan | 1 Park Road, Faringdon | 303 yd | |
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 615 yd | |
| The Narrows of Faringdon | 18 Market Place, Faringdon | 733 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 5 London Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamin tasty | Faringdon Snack Bar, Pioneer Road | 261 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 14 Coxwell Street, Faringdon | 432 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 644 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 672 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 303 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit 2, Henry Blake Way | 911 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 1, Henry Blake Way | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Park Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| Faringdon Leisure Centre FERNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Faringdon Community College FERNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 555 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.