The Garth is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 9AL is located in the Botley & Sunningwell 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 The Garth, Oxford, OX2 9AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9DZ, OX2 9AH, OX2 9DU, OX2 0LP, OX2 9DT, OX2 9FE, OX2 9AE, OX2 9EW, OX2 0LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 9AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.9% | 52.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 37.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 47.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 57.3% | 53.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9AL this area, 5.5% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 62.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89% | 88.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 83.5% | 82.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 82.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Garth was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Garth has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Garth, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-02-22 | £684,190 |
| 2 The Garth, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2017-01-09 | £629,436 |
| 6 The Garth, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2014-03-21 | £668,403 |
| 6 The Garth, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2012-11-09 | £683,478 |
| 18 The Garth, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2011-09-30 | £597,888 |
OX2 9AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 9AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 5,379 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 | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 2,862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Bean | 2 Church Way | 429 yd | |
| Santinos Pizzeria | Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square | 446 yd | |
| Dosa Park | Unit 18, 32 West Way Square | 474 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 480 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 116 yd | |
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 478 yd | |
| Taylors | 10 Elms Parade, Botley | 506 yd | |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. | 6 Elms Parade | 507 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 446 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 468 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Brookes Sport Botley OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HARCOURT HILL | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 960 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.