Skinners Lane is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7FJ is located in the Faringdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skinners Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7AA, SN7 7AG, SN7 7AE, SN7 7BE, SN7 7XA, SN7 7DB, SN7 7BS, SN7 7AD, SN7 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN7 7FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN7 7FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 45.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 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 | 43.8% | 43.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.2% | 18.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 39.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 94.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 88.2% | 86.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 85.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skinners Lane was 206.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 345.5% higher than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Skinners Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 20th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bakehouse Skinners Lane, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,500 | 1995-12-14 | £294,215 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road , SN7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,938 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 | 5,411 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 | 1,299 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 | 4,652 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Fire & Grill | 10 London Street, Faringdon | 33 yd | |
| Viceroy Tandoori | 19 London Street, Faringdon | 75 yd | |
| The Rainbow Fish & Chips | 7 London Street, Faringdon | 79 yd | |
| Lotus Retreat | 2 London Street, Faringdon | 101 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 8 Market Place | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Folly Inn Ltd | 54 London Street | 33 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 5 London Street | 79 yd | |
| The Narrows of Faringdon | 18 Market Place, Faringdon | 176 yd | |
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 490 yd | |
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 28 London Street, Faringdon | 33 yd | |
| Sheffords | 9 London Street, Faringdon | 79 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 161 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 228 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 679 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit 2, Henry Blake Way | 1,025 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 1, Henry Blake Way | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Tucker Park Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club Stanford Road | grass pitches | 902 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.