Hurst Rise Road is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 9HF 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 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, OX2 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9HH, OX2 9HG, OX2 9JD, OX2 9JB, OX2 9FN, OX2 9JF, OX2 9HD, OX2 9EB, OX2 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 9HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 27.5% | 32.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 54.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 52.2% | 58.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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 9HF this area, 9.1% 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 69.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 69.1% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90% | 81.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 83.9% | 75.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 83.3% | 74.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.5% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Rise Road was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Hurst Rise Road has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 12th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-05-22 | £694,874 |
| 87 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-10-19 | £570,757 |
| 85 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-02-24 | £442,746 |
| 87 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2013-07-18 | £666,400 |
| 75 Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2011-06-20 | £828,929 |
OX2 9HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 9HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,321 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summertown Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royale International School of Education Trajan House, Mill Street , OX2 0DJ | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College Oxford Oxford Study Centre , Trajan House OX2 0DJ | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford Osney Lane , (Off Mill Street) OX1 1BZ | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus College At Threeways House George Street , OX1 2BJ | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 823 yd | |
| Santinos Pizzeria | Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square | 841 yd | |
| Dosa Park | Unit 18, 32 West Way Square | 888 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 922 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 621 yd | |
| Jamona | 2 Pinnocks Way, Botley | 734 yd | |
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 908 yd | |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. | 6 Elms Parade | 916 yd | |
| Taylors | 10 Elms Parade, Botley | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 841 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 271 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 | 1,010 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.