North Hinksey Lane is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 0LY 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 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, OX2 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 0LJ, OX2 0LN, OX2 0LR, OX2 0JY, OX2 9DS, OX2 9AP, OX2 0LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 0LY 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% |
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 0LY 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hinksey Lane 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.
North Hinksey Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-02-14 | £1,189,850 |
| 86 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2023-12-21 | £659,943 |
| 82 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-17 | £730,966 |
| 62 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £686,000 | 2022-06-01 | £768,521 |
| 34B North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £826,000 | 2022-01-10 | £937,022 |
OX2 0LY 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,353 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,131 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 | 2,197 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 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 1,880 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 | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Toys R Us, 219 Botley Road | 456 yd | |
| Fishtail Lounge and Bar | 20 West Way Square, Oxford, OX2 9TJ | 840 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 840 yd | |
| Missing Bean | 2 Church Way | 841 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishes Inn | North Hinksey Village, Oxford | 708 yd | |
| Oxford Rugby Football Club | North Hinksey Village, Oxford | 708 yd | |
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 1,029 yd | |
| West Oxford Bowls Club | West Oxford Recreation Ground, Botley Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 591 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 133 Botley Road, Oxford | 692 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way | 744 yd | |
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 847 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 457 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 857 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 223 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 | 962 yd |
| Southern Bypass Ground | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 12.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.4% |
| 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 | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.