Marston Road is in Marston, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 0EL is located in the Marston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marston Road, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 0EN, OX3 0HA, OX3 0EJ, OX3 0ET, OX3 0HD, OX3 0DH, OX3 0ES, OX3 0ER, OX3 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 54.1% | 53.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 31% | 39.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 40.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 18.5% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 13% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 62% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.7% | 84.2% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 77.8% | 74.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 74.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 2.8% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Marston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marston Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Marston and the 98th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2020-12-22 | £475,704 |
| 250 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2018-08-24 | £458,001 |
| 248 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-11-06 | £449,115 |
| 250 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2011-08-09 | £550,000 |
| 242 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £314,500 | 2010-04-30 | £529,933 |
OX3 0EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX3 0EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Headley Way , Headington OX3 7SX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Marston Primary School Copse Lane , Headington OX3 0AY | 1out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College School 2 Savile Road , OX1 3UA | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Cake Hole | The Up In Arms, 241 Marston Road | 38 yd | |
| Manor Road Cafe | Manor Road Building, Manor Road | 977 yd | |
| The Missing Bean At St Cross | St Cross Building, Manor Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Up In Arms | 241 Marston Road, Oxford | 38 yd | |
| Magdalen College Sports Pavillion | Magdalen College Pavilion, Marston Road | 384 yd | |
| Marston Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Club House, 17 Hadow Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 493 Marston Road, Oxford | 944 yd | |
| Mediterranean Fish Bar | 10 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 1,048 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 15 - 17 Old Marston Road, Oxford | 818 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 20 - 22 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trininty College Sports Ground TRINITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND TRINITY COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MARSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Magdalen College Sports Ground Marston Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Merton College Sports Ground MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Hertford College Sports Ground EDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Rye St Antony School PULLENS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Exeter And St Peter'S Colleges Sports Ground EDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Brookes Sport Headington CENTRE FOR SPORT CENTRE FOR SPORT CHENEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 821 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Marston Road Sports Ground EDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| New College Sports Ground ST. CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Headington School HEADINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,081 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.