Millway Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 8BJ is located in the Wolvercote 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 Millway Close, Oxford, OX2 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 8BL, OX2 8AJ, OX2 8AW, OX2 8BS, OX2 8AN, OX2 8QT, OX2 8AR, OX2 8BQ, OX2 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 8BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 49.6% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 39.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 52.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around OX2 8BJ this area, 8.5% 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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 61.3% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.8% | 80.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 72.5% | 69.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 69.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millway Close was 204.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 270.6% higher than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millway Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 55th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Millway Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-28 | £195,372 |
| 21 Millway Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-10-15 | £199,290 |
| 18 Millway Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-24 | £208,613 |
| 5 Millway Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-09-15 | £195,372 |
| 23 Millway Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2019-02-22 | £227,028 |
OX2 8BJ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,778 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 | 4,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurys Inn Hotel And Conference Venue | Jurys Inn, Godstow Road | 207 yd | |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford | Jurys Inn, Godstow Road | 207 yd | |
| KFC | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 952 yd | |
| Starbucks | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 276 yd | |
| The White Hart | 126 Godstow Road, Oxford | 800 yd | |
| The Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 939 yd | |
| Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs At Welcome Break | Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jurys Inn Oxford GODSTOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 210 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Five Mile Drive FIVE MILE DRIVE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Oxford University Press Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND JORDAN HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.