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Ferry Hinksey Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 0BY is located in the Osney & St Thomas 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 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX2 0DA, OX2 0BL, OX2 0BJ, OX2 0BH, OX2 0BZ, OX2 0BQ, OX2 0BN, OX2 0NP, OX2 0DD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 0BY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.7%48.6%5.9% 51.0% -2.4%
Male57.3%51.4%-5.9% 49.0% 2.4%

Partnership Status

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 OX2 0BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.7%56.6%-8.1% 37.9% 18.7%
Married: Opposite sex21%28.8%7.8% 44.2% -15.4%
Separated2.5%1.8%-0.7% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced7.6%8.8%1.2% 9.1% -0.3%
Widowed4.2%4%-0.2% 6.1% -2.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.9%53.4%-0.5% 48.4% 5.0%
Good health36%31.6%-4.4% 33.6% -2.0%
Fair health8.2%8.3%0.1% 12.7% -4.4%
Bad health1.9%5.1%3.2% 4.0% 1.1%
Very bad health0%1.6%1.6% 1.2% 0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 55.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.6%11.9%-0.7% 18.2% -6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.2%6.6%-2.6% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels4.6%9.7%5.1% 13.4% -3.7%
Apprenticeship2.5%2.7%0.2% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%11.1%-0.2% 16.9% -5.8%
Degree or Similar54.2%55.3%1.1% 33.8% 21.5%
Other5.5%2.7%-2.8% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.7%3.1%2.4% 0.7% 2.4%
Indian2.2%0.8%-1.4% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani1.5%1.6%0.1% 2.7% -1.1%
Other Asian2.6%1.2%-1.4% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0.4%3.9%3.5% 2.5% 1.4%
Black Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 1.0% 0.2%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.8% 0.0%
White87.6%85.1%-2.5% 81.4% 3.7%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Arab2.2%0%-2.2% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.7%0%-0.7% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.4%61.1%-9.3% 83.2% -22.1%
European Union13.1%24.6%11.5% 6.1% 18.5%
Rest of Europe2.2%1.6%-0.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Africa4.1%2.8%-1.3% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia5.6%4%-1.6% 5.6% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.4%6%2.6% 1.3% 4.7%
Oceania1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK67.4%60.9%-6.5% 83.2% -22.3%
10+ Years7.5%19.8%12.3% 9.8% 10.0%
5-10 Years9.4%7.5%-1.9% 2.9% 4.6%
2-5 Years6%7.5%1.5% 2.2% 5.3%
Less than 2 years9.7%4.3%-5.4% 1.9% 2.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.2% 76.7% -9.5%
Ireland2.8% 0.6% 2.2%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy2% 0.6% 1.4%
Spain2% 0.4% 1.6%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania2.8% 0.9% 1.9%
Other EU countries4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Central and South America1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
No passport held9.2% 13.5% -4.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.6% 37.2% 3.4%
Christian44.5% 46.2% -1.7%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim5.5% 6.5% -1.0%
Other religion2% 0.6% 1.4%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Ferry Hinksey Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Hinksey Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ferry Hinksey Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£71,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX2 0BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ferry Hinksey Road are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oxford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX2 0BY

Average Price
£384,314
Semi-Detached
£495,481
Terraced
£435,221
Detached
£483,650
Flats/Maisonettes
£290,252
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferry Hinksey Road

Average Price
£428,008
Semi-Detached
£652,935
Terraced
£445,414
Detached
£644,619
Flats/Maisonettes
£272,101
Other
£354,963

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ferry Hinksey Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
125 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£242,0002024-09-30 £216,773
12 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002023-08-18 £501,306
102 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£455,0002022-08-12 £447,476
110 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002019-06-06 £525,346
Flat 1 1 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£265,0002017-04-28 £256,545
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX2 0BY

Employment

OX2 0BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in OX2 0BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Student (economically inactive)32
Retired28
Self-Employed18
Part-Time Employee14
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Other6

Employment Industry

Education39
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Accommodation and food service activities14
Other14
Construction12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Information and communication8
Manufacturing7
Transport and storage6
Administrative and support service activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grandpont Nursery School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH
3out of 4 1,697 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comper Foundation Stage School
Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ
3out of 4 3,553 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Oxford Community Primary School
Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY
3out of 4 148 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ
3out of 4 928 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Hart Street , OX2 6BN
3out of 4 1,176 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA
3out of 4 1,499 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Botley School
Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ
- not rated 1,579 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Matthew Arnold School
Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE
3out of 4 2,210 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cherwell School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE
4out of 4 3,223 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Swan School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP
- not rated 3,665 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Cheney School
Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH
3out of 4 4,145 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gregory the Great
Cricket Road , OX4 3DR
- not rated 4,165 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Activate Learning
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 997 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ruskin College
Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ
- not rated 4,996 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carfax College
39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP
- not rated 863 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Oxford
University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD
- not rated 1,290 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Eckersley School of English
14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ
- not rated 1,294 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherwell College Oxford
St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR
- not rated 1,380 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Oxford Media & Business School
1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR
- not rated 1,469 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marley's CafeRoger House, Osney Mead418 yd
The Fish Market Osney Food ShedUnit 7, Ferry Mills418 yd
GreggsOxford Railway Station, Park End Street498 yd
Lulas Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine20-21 Park End Street, Oxford554 yd
Compass Group UK Ltd At Osney OneOsney Mead Industrial Estate, Osney Mead600 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
West Oxford Bowls ClubWest Oxford Recreation Ground, Botley Road149 yd
The Holly BushThe Hollybush Inn, 106 Bridge Street157 yd
West Oxford Democrats Club Ltd1 North Street, Oxford208 yd
The Punter7 South Street, Oxford226 yd
The Porterhouse Grill And RoomsKite Inn, 68-69 Mill Street350 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
CurryDor25 Botley Road, Oxford119 yd
Pickle And Lime67 Botley Road, Oxford202 yd
Sushi Daily110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford323 yd
Sushi Daily110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford323 yd
RGRail Gourmet, Oxford Railway Station495 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose Ltd110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford323 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsOxford Railway Station, Park End Street498 yd
AldiBotley Road, Oxford864 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Botley Park
Botley Road
grass pitches, tennis courts286 yd
Oxford Ice Rink
OXPENS ROAD
ice rinks866 yd
North Hinksey C Of E School
NORTH HINKSEY LANE
grass pitches973 yd
Worcester College
WALTON STREET
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts981 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 77.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 71.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 50.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed97 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.