Elsfield Way is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 8EW 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 Elsfield Way, Oxford, OX2 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 8EN, OX2 7UG, OX2 8HL, OX2 8NS, OX2 7RG, OX2 8HG, OX2 8FA, OX2 7RZ, OX2 7RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 48.2% | 53.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 33.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 53.1% | 58.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.3% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 58.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 81% | 69.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 63% | 52.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 11.6% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 52.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 19.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsfield Way was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% higher than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elsfield Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 160th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elsfield Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-01-15 | £702,995 |
| 7 Elsfield Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2007-06-28 | £814,674 |
| 3 Elsfield Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2007-03-09 | £894,066 |
| 1 Elsfield Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2006-10-25 | £914,367 |
| 5 Elsfield Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2006-07-04 | £916,651 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX2 8EW 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Feild Nursery School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , OX2 7SX | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 4,902 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 | 724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House School South Parade , Summertown OX2 7JN | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House School South Parade , Summertown OX2 7JN | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Community Centre | Wren Road, Oxford | 656 yd | |
| Nai's Eatery | 104 Islip Road, Oxford | 734 yd | |
| North Oxford Golf Club | North Oxford Golf Club Oxford Road | 870 yd | |
| D'Overbroeck's College | Hayfield House, 338-340 Banbury Road | 970 yd | |
| New Dancing Dragon | 283 Banbury Road, Oxford | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Sports Club | Banbury Road North Sports Ground, Banbury Road | 540 yd | |
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Park CUTTESLOWE PARK CUTTESLOWE PARK HARBORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Five Mile Drive FIVE MILE DRIVE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Banbury Road North Sports Ground BANBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Cutteslowe Primary School WREN ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Oxford University Press Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND JORDAN HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| North Oxford Golf Club BANBURY ROAD | golf | 870 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Jurys Inn Oxford GODSTOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.