Marlborough Gardens is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7DG 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 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7DN, SN7 7DQ, SN7 7DH, SN7 7DF, SN7 7UG, SN7 7DP, SN7 7FP, SN7 7DL, SN7 7UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN7 7DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 21.5% | 34.4% | 12.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 48.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.9% | 44% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 24.1% | 19.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 29.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.5% | 90.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Gardens was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 136th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-02-07 | £447,426 |
| 121 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2018-01-26 | £439,608 |
| 151 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-10-07 | £286,124 |
| 141 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2010-02-26 | £371,011 |
| 137 Marlborough Gardens, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2007-08-24 | £348,458 |
SN7 7DG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SN7 7DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 4,494 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 | 384 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 | 5,464 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 | 772 yd | |
| Tiffanys Desserts Limited | 12 Market Place, Faringdon | 901 yd | |
| Lotus Retreat | 2 London Street, Faringdon | 907 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | COSTA COFFEE, UNIT 3 HENRY BLAKE WAY | 923 yd | |
| The Rainbow Fish & Chips | 7 London Street, Faringdon | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 376 yd | |
| The Swan | 1 Park Road, Faringdon | 376 yd | |
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 772 yd | |
| The Narrows of Faringdon | 18 Market Place, Faringdon | 901 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 5 London Street | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamin tasty | Faringdon Snack Bar, Pioneer Road | 368 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 14 Coxwell Street, Faringdon | 589 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 811 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 840 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 376 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit 2, Henry Blake Way | 923 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 1, Henry Blake Way | 924 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 | 354 yd |
| Faringdon Community College FERNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 658 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.