Five Mile Drive is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 8HS 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 Five Mile Drive, Oxford, OX2 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 8HR, OX2 8JJ, OX2 8JL, OX2 8LB, OX2 8HT, OX2 8JN, OX2 8HW, OX2 8JA, OX2 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 8HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.2% | 63.4% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 60.6% | 57.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8HS this area, 4.4% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.2% | 70.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 81.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 78.1% | 75.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 75.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 21% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.7% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Five Mile Drive was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Five Mile Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 76th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Five Mile Drive, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2002-07-08 | £896,229 |
OX2 8HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX2 8HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,263 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 | 2,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,587 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 | 5,049 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 | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 2,309 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 | 663 yd | |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford | Jurys Inn, Godstow Road | 663 yd | |
| North Oxford Golf Club | North Oxford Golf Club Oxford Road | 668 yd | |
| KFC | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 819 yd | |
| Starbucks | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Sports Club | Banbury Road North Sports Ground, Banbury Road | 469 yd | |
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs At Welcome Break | Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Welcome Break Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Five Mile Drive FIVE MILE DRIVE | grass pitches | 83 yd |
| Oxford University Press Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND JORDAN HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Banbury Road North Sports Ground BANBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Jurys Inn Oxford GODSTOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| North Oxford Golf Club BANBURY ROAD | golf | 668 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Oxford) (Closed) PEARTREE ROUNDABOUT PEARTREE ROUNDABOUT WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Cutteslowe Park CUTTESLOWE PARK CUTTESLOWE PARK HARBORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 999 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.