Dene Road is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 7JA is located in the Lye Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dene Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 7HY, OX3 7HS, OX3 7HW, OX3 7HN, OX3 7HX, OX3 8QS, OX3 8PP, OX3 7HQ, OX3 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX3 7JA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX3 7JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.7% | 56.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 31.9% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 46.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 18.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 37.6% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 77.2% | 56.6% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 74.6% | 54.1% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 15.3% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 54.5% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 19.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Road was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Blackbird Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys and the 197th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Dene Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-28 | £406,196 |
| 140 Dene Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-10-09 | £403,588 |
| 142 Dene Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2023-01-16 | £423,255 |
| 165 Dene Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2018-09-28 | £371,553 |
| 138 Dene Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-10-10 | £365,267 |
OX3 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7JA 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 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullingdon Community Association | Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors | 114 yd | |
| Antique Pizza | 21 Atkyns Road, Oxford | 269 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Horspath Driftway | 687 yd | |
| Elior At Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre | Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road | 763 yd | |
| Compass Group UK Ltd At The Cafe | The Old Road Campus Research Building, University Of Oxford Old Road Campus | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House | Hollow Way, Oxford | 617 yd | |
| Headington Conservative Club | The Conservative Club, 60 Windmill Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Fish And Chips | 7 Atkyns Road, Oxford | 269 yd | |
| Nawabi | 5 Girdlestone Road, Oxford | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 17-19 Atkyns Road, Headington | 269 yd | |
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullingdon Community Centre PEAT MOORS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 116 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 | 91.3% |
| 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 | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.