Browns Close is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 9DB is located in the Cumnor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browns Close, Oxford, OX2 9DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9BL, OX2 9BT, OX2 9BW, OX2 9BN, OX2 9SU, OX2 9BH, OX2 9DE, OX2 9DQ, OX2 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 9DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 9DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 26.4% | 24.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 59.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.4% | 55.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 31.7% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9DB this area, 6% 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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 7.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 61.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92% | 82% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 84.4% | 70.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 70.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.7% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Close was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Cumnor average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Browns Close has the lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cumnor and the lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Browns Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-14 | £412,528 |
| 2 Browns Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-28 | £471,433 |
| 13 Browns Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-11-30 | £348,891 |
| 6 Browns Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2015-05-29 | £394,424 |
| 13 Browns Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-02-04 | £362,245 |
OX2 9DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 9DB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Oxford Road , Cumnor OX2 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 1,733 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 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 4,136 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 | 1,266 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 | 4,063 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 | 4,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 4,534 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamona | 2 Pinnocks Way, Botley | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fogwell Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 511 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 | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.