Helen Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 0DE 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 Helen Road, Oxford, OX2 0DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 0DF, OX2 0DG, OX2 0PF, OX2 0BX, OX2 0BW, OX2 0BU, OX2 0BT, OX2 0BS, OX2 0PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 0DE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 0DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 52.5% | 47.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 38.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 69.7% | 61.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 OX2 0DE this area, 4.4% 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 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 77.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.5% | 80.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 62.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 62.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 62.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helen Road was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Helen Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 24th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Helen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-12-18 | £563,343 |
| 12 Helen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-03-21 | £580,407 |
| 46 Helen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-04-30 | £526,563 |
| 32 Helen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-02-06 | £749,303 |
| 20 Helen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-02-03 | £735,067 |
OX2 0DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
OX2 0DE 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 0DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 1,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 588 yd | |
| Marley's Cafe | Roger House, Osney Mead | 694 yd | |
| The Fish Market Osney Food Shed | Unit 7, Ferry Mills | 694 yd | |
| Lulas Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine | 20-21 Park End Street, Oxford | 705 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Toys R Us, 219 Botley Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oxford Bowls Club | West Oxford Recreation Ground, Botley Road | 145 yd | |
| West Oxford Democrats Club Ltd | 1 North Street, Oxford | 367 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | The Hollybush Inn, 106 Bridge Street | 406 yd | |
| The Punter | 7 South Street, Oxford | 504 yd | |
| The Porterhouse Grill And Rooms | Kite Inn, 68-69 Mill Street | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle And Lime | 67 Botley Road, Oxford | 132 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 137 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 137 yd | |
| CurryDor | 25 Botley Road, Oxford | 164 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 133 Botley Road, Oxford | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 137 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 588 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Botley Park Botley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 213 yd |
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.