Southern By Pass is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX1 5AB is located in the Botley & Sunningwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southern By Pass, Oxford, OX1 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX1 5AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 OX1 5AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 23% | 28.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 61.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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%) 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 | 62.1% | 63.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 26.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 OX1 5AB this area, 9.2% 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 60.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 77.6% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 85% | 76.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 77.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern By Pass was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.2% higher than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southern By Pass has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 48th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel Lodge Hinksey Hill Farm Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2013-10-02 | £723,985 |
| The Farmhouse Hinksey Heights Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2008-12-12 | £1,200,139 |
| Kestrel Lodge Hinksey Hill Farm Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2004-09-02 | £406,767 |
| 1 Hinksey Hill Cottages Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2000-11-17 | £620,609 |
OX1 5AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
OX1 5AB 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 | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinksey Heights Golf Club | South Hinksey, Oxford | 7 yd | |
| Oxford Garden Centre Cafe | Oxford Garden Centre, Southern Bypass | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neill's | 37 George Street, Oxford | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinksey Heights Golf Club SOUTHERN-BY-PASS | golf | 30 yd |
| Southern Bypass Ground | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.