Hawthorn Road is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7EL 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 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, SN7 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7EJ, SN7 7GE, SN7 7EH, SN7 7EN, SN7 7FL, SN7 8AX, SN7 7EZ, SN7 7EE, SN7 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN7 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 SN7 7EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 14% | 17% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.4% | 68.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 51.4% | 53.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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 SN7 7EL this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 7.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.1% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95.9% | 93.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Road was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 179th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-05-19 | £429,845 |
| 22 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-01 | £447,570 |
| 6 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-05-09 | £477,855 |
| 14 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-03-18 | £487,183 |
| 24 Hawthorn Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-09-12 | £491,818 |
SN7 7EL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN7 7EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,412 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 | 4,716 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 | 777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 7 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 683 yd | |
| Tiffanys Desserts Limited | 12 Market Place, Faringdon | 839 yd | |
| Lotus Retreat | 2 London Street, Faringdon | 876 yd | |
| Las Chicas Faringdon | Ground Floor, 26 Market Place | 885 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 8 Market Place | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 546 yd | |
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 742 yd | |
| The Swan | 1 Park Road, Faringdon | 742 yd | |
| The Narrows of Faringdon | 18 Market Place, Faringdon | 831 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 5 London Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 14 Coxwell Street, Faringdon | 421 yd | |
| Flamin tasty | Faringdon Snack Bar, Pioneer Road | 681 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 706 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 757 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Park Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Faringdon Community College FERNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Faringdon Leisure Centre FERNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 948 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 36.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 36.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.