Godstow Road is in Wolvercote, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 8NY 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 Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 8PE, OX2 8NU, OX2 8PA, OX2 8PF, OX2 8PW, OX2 8PQ, OX2 8PS, OX2 8PP, OX2 8NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 8NY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 56.3% | 56.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 43.7% | 43.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 30.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 42.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (87%) 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 | 55.6% | 54% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 33% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8NY this area, 6.9% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.4% | 67.4% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 85.1% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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 | 85.6% | 79.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 79.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstow Road was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godstow Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 128th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-01 | £377,087 |
| 76 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-26 | £414,649 |
| 80 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-10-31 | £620,984 |
| 82 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-08-04 | £9,788 |
| 74 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2018-10-29 | £644,219 |
OX2 8NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in OX2 8NY 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 2,286 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 | 2,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 3,300 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 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,143 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 4,723 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 | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 2,493 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 | 619 yd | |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford | Jurys Inn, Godstow Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 126 Godstow Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| The Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 356 yd | |
| Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 356 yd | |
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 601 yd | |
| The Trout Inn | 195 Godstow Road, Oxford | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jurys Inn Oxford GODSTOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 683 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.