High Street is in Stanford In The Vale, Faringdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN7 8LH is located in the Stanford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Stanford In The Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN7 8UA, SN7 8LB, SN7 8LW, SN7 8PG, SN7 8LP, SN7 8LS, SN7 8LN, SN7 8LR, SN7 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN7 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 21.1% | 29.2% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 56.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 44.4% | 53.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8LH this area, 8.9% 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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 8.9% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 43.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.5% | 91% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Stanford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Stanford and the 158th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 397.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 High Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2023-09-08 | £311,090 |
| 31 High Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2021-09-16 | £544,630 |
| 7 High Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £917,500 | 2019-02-20 | £1,103,720 |
| 19 High Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2018-09-28 | £746,492 |
| 31 High Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-02-22 | £526,880 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School High Street , Stanford-in-the-Vale SN7 8LH | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Church Street , Shellingford SN7 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Church of England Primary School Summerside , SN7 8RB | 4out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 5,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Coffee Shop Ltd | 25C High Street, Stanford In The Vale | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Social Club | Sheards Lane, Stanford In The Vale | 141 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 25 Faringdon Road, Stanford In The Vale | 563 yd | |
| Stanford In The Vale F C | Cottage Road, Stanford In The Vale | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 27 High Street, Stanford In The Vale | 40 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford In The Vale Recreation Ground Cottage Road | grass pitches | 816 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.