Marines Drive is in Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 7UJ 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 Marines Drive, Faringdon, SN7 7UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 7UN, SN7 7UR, SN7 7UT, SN7 7UG, SN7 7UH, SN7 7UW, SN7 7DQ, SN7 7UL, SN7 7UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN7 7UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 50.5% | 57.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 14.9% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.5% | 93.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 92.4% | 92.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marines Drive was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marines Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 128th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Marines Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-07-07 | £345,213 |
| 47 Marines Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-11-18 | £324,030 |
| 41 Marines Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-02-12 | £333,570 |
| 47 Marines Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-07-03 | £314,905 |
| 33 Marines Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-10-31 | £285,000 |
SN7 7UJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7UJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faringdon Junior School The Elms , Gloucester Street SN7 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 4,328 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 | 256 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 Ltd | COSTA COFFEE, UNIT 3 HENRY BLAKE WAY | 787 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 7 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 981 yd | |
| Lotus Retreat | 2 London Street, Faringdon | 1,085 yd | |
| Tiffanys Desserts Limited | 12 Market Place, Faringdon | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Town Football Club | Tucker Park, Park Road | 424 yd | |
| The Swan | 1 Park Road, Faringdon | 424 yd | |
| Faringdon Bowling Club | Gravel Walk, Faringdon | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamin tasty | Faringdon Snack Bar, Pioneer Road | 469 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 14 Coxwell Street, Faringdon | 834 yd | |
| The Harbour Fish & Chips | 6 Marlborough Street | 1,022 yd | |
| CAPRINOS PIZZA | 1 Marlborough Street, Faringdon | 1,042 yd | |
| Best Food 2000 | 11 Market Place, Faringdon | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Stores LTD, 21 Park Road | 424 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit 2, Henry Blake Way | 787 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 1, Henry Blake Way | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faringdon Leisure Centre FERNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Tucker Park Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Faringdon Community College FERNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Faringdon & District Cricket Club (Closed) Southampton Street | grass pitches | 695 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.