Godstow Road is in Wolvercote, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 8PG 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 8PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 8PX, OX2 8PP, OX2 8PQ, OX2 8PU, OX2 8PF, OX2 8PW, OX2 8PS, OX2 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 8PG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 33% | 28.1% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 55.4% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 58.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8PG this area, 9.4% 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 9.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 64.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 87.3% | 80.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 80.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.4% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstow Road was 157.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.0% higher than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godstow Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 81st highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-06-03 | £617,065 |
| 117 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-04-02 | £581,408 |
| 175 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2023-07-14 | £898,492 |
| 163 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-12-08 | £430,849 |
| 183 Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2022-09-13 | £933,083 |
OX2 8PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8PG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX2 8PG 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Fletcher Primary School Rutten Lane , Yarnton OX5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 3,304 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 | 2,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 4,967 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 | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 964 yd | |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford | Jurys Inn, Godstow Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 1 yd | |
| Wolvercote | Jacobs Inn, 130 Godstow Road | 1 yd | |
| The White Hart | 126 Godstow Road, Oxford | 153 yd | |
| The Trout Inn | 195 Godstow Road, Oxford | 539 yd | |
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jurys Inn Oxford GODSTOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.