Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 9JD 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%

Partnership Status

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 9JD 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 9JD 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Arnolds Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnolds Way was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Arnolds Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 40th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX2 9JD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Arnolds Way are based on 71 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of White Horse.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX2 9JD

Average Price
£837,063

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£837,063

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Arnolds Way

Average Price
£750,356

Semi-Detached
£472,656

Terraced
£507,543

Detached
£1,014,583

Flats/Maisonettes
£397,546

Other
£502,361

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Arnolds WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£950,000	2022-06-01	£1,047,283
47 Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£632,500	2020-03-03	£768,764
33 Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2018-10-05	£540,718
25 Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2016-07-01	£1,042,733
25 Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£382,000	2015-08-14	£508,209

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX2 9JD

Employment

OX2 9JD 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 9JD 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH	3out of 4	3,316 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ	3out of 4	5,387 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ	- not rated	1,218 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	1,368 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Oxford Road , Cumnor OX2 9PQ	3out of 4	2,258 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY	3out of 4	2,266 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA	3out of 4	3,240 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE	3out of 4	182 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE	4out of 4	5,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA	- not rated	3,030 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP	- not rated	3,058 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ	- not rated	3,486 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR	- not rated	3,488 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD	- not rated	3,491 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW	- not rated	3,528 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Missing Bean	2 Church Way	925 yd
Santinos Pizzeria	Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square	944 yd
Dosa Park	Unit 18, 32 West Way Square	991 yd
Botley Seniors Luncheon Club	Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way	1,024 yd
Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant	Premier Inn, West Way	1,025 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Seacourt Bridge	78 West Way, Oxford		923 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky House	49 Crabtree Road, Botley	660 yd
Jamona	2 Pinnocks Way, Botley	839 yd
Aryzay	26 West Way Square	1,010 yd
Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.	6 Elms Parade	1,021 yd
Taylors	10 Elms Parade, Botley	1,022 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	19 West Way Square		944 yd
Iceland	13 The Square, West Way		977 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY	grass pitches	157 yd
Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY	grass pitches	161 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	909 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX2 9JD