Westminster Way is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 0LW 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 Westminster Way, Oxford, OX2 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9AF, OX2 9AA, OX2 9AE, OX2 0LX, OX2 9AH, OX2 9JW, OX2 0PZ, OX2 0LB, OX2 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 0LW 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 | 49.8% | 48.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 1.0% | 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 0LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 32.5% | 43.3% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 42.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 5.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88%) 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 | 56.5% | 56.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 10.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 55.7% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86% | 72.3% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 78.1% | 72.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 72.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Way was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westminster Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Westminster Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-03-31 | £694,810 |
| 50A Westminster Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2025-01-17 | £300,846 |
| 66 Westminster Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-02-09 | £662,641 |
| 36 Westminster Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,085 | 2022-06-30 | £834,713 |
| 72 Westminster Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2021-09-22 | £541,503 |
OX2 0LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 2,800 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,449 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 | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 2,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Bean | 2 Church Way | 203 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 207 yd | |
| Fishtail Lounge and Bar | 20 West Way Square, Oxford, OX2 9TJ | 209 yd | |
| Santinos Pizzeria | Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square | 210 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 211 yd | |
| Taylors | 10 Elms Parade, Botley | 241 yd | |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. | 6 Elms Parade | 243 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way | 354 yd | |
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 210 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 217 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 938 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.