Yarnells Hill is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 9BE 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 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, OX2 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9EL, OX2 9EN, OX2 9AR, OX2 9BA, OX2 9GE, OX2 9EW, OX2 9EP, OX2 9BD, OX2 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 9BE is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 36.7% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (91%) 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 | 48.6% | 57.8% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9BE this area, 8.7% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 8.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 3.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 62.9% | 21.6% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89% | 79.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 81.2% | 70.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 71.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.4% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarnells Hill was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarnells Hill has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 27th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlings, 45 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2024-07-05 | £984,304 |
| 4 Skye Court, 35 - 37 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-17 | £267,632 |
| 8 Skye Court, 35 - 37 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-12-15 | £273,272 |
| 66 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2023-08-23 | £1,435,799 |
| 48 Yarnells Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-07-31 | £848,912 |
OX2 9BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9BE 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 5,218 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 | 2,349 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 | 2,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 777 yd | |
| Santinos Pizzeria | Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square | 796 yd | |
| Dosa Park | Unit 18, 32 West Way Square | 829 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 840 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 911 yd | |
| The Fishes Inn | North Hinksey Village, Oxford | 943 yd | |
| Oxford Rugby Football Club | North Hinksey Village, Oxford | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 311 yd | |
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 835 yd | |
| Taylors | 10 Elms Parade, Botley | 863 yd | |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. | 6 Elms Parade | 863 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 796 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 822 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 594 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 | 597 yd |
| Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 803 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.9% |
| 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 | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.