Southern By Pass, Oxford, OX2 0LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	51.5%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.6%	48.5%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 vicinity of OX2 0LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	32.6%	33.6%	1.0%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	56.3%	3.5%	44.2%	12.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6%	5.5%	-0.5%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	7.3%	2.9%	-4.4%	6.1%	-3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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	52.7%	55.8%	3.1%	48.4%	7.4%
Good health	35.1%	30.7%	-4.4%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	10.5%	9.2%	-1.3%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	1.7%	3.3%	1.6%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 54.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.5%	11.7%	-3.8%	18.2%	-6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	3.3%	-6.6%	9.6%	-6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	10%	-5.9%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	2.9%	-1.8%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	15.9%	5.6%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	37.8%	54.4%	16.6%	33.8%	20.6%
Other	6%	1.7%	-4.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	89.9%	85.8%	-4.1%	81.4%	4.4%
Roma	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.7% 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	88.9%	79.7%	-9.2%	83.2%	-3.5%
European Union	4.7%	6%	1.3%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	5%	4.0%	2.7%	2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	4.7%	3.3%	1.3%	3.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.2%	78.9%	-9.3%	83.2%	-4.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	15.1%	14.8%	9.8%	5.3%
5-10 Years	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	2%	-5.4%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Southern By Pass Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern By Pass was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southern By Pass has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 70th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX2 0LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southern By Pass are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of White Horse.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southern By Pass, Oxford, OX2 0LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX2 0LJ

Average Price
£455,485

Semi-Detached
£439,165

Terraced
£456,552

Detached
£631,811

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southern By Pass

Average Price
£500,141

Semi-Detached
£455,447

Terraced
£436,948

Detached
£642,511

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southern By PassStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
119 Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£470,000	2023-02-07	£513,115
119 Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-06-29	£476,375
127 Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2020-07-03	£535,610
103 Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2019-09-27	£449,182
101 Southern By Pass, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2019-01-21	£488,705

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX2 0LJ

Employment

OX2 0LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	22
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Education	36
Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	13
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH	3out of 4	2,448 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ	3out of 4	4,485 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ	- not rated	833 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN	3out of 4	2,264 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	2,327 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,074 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE	4out of 4	4,168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP	- not rated	4,775 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR	- not rated	5,009 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH	3out of 4	5,232 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	2,022 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	2,006 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD	- not rated	2,432 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ	- not rated	2,436 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR	- not rated	2,493 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR	- not rated	2,514 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	Unit 1 Toys R Us, 219 Botley Road	526 yd
Missing Bean	2 Church Way	736 yd
Santinos Pizzeria	Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square	748 yd
Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant	Premier Inn, West Way	748 yd
Fishtail Lounge and Bar	20 West Way Square, Oxford, OX2 9TJ	749 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fishes Inn	North Hinksey Village, Oxford	792 yd
Oxford Rugby Football Club	North Hinksey Village, Oxford	792 yd
The Seacourt Bridge	78 West Way, Oxford	919 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky House	49 Crabtree Road, Botley	449 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way	709 yd
Aryzay	26 West Way Square	753 yd
Taylors	10 Elms Parade, Botley	783 yd
Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.	6 Elms Parade	785 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Botley Road, Oxford	527 yd
Tesco Express	19 West Way Square	748 yd
Iceland	13 The Square, West Way	759 yd
Waitrose Ltd	110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE	grass pitches	313 yd
Brookes Sport Botley OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HARCOURT HILL	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	896 yd
Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY	grass pitches	959 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	14.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	265.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	265.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	43.86 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX2 0LJ