Tilehouse Close is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8AU is located in the Quarry & Risinghurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilehouse Close, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8BB, OX3 8BD, OX3 8BE, OX3 9EH, OX3 8LS, OX3 8TP, OX3 9EJ, OX3 9EN, OX3 8AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 8AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 41.6% | 47.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 54.6% | 55.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 55.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 75.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 72.2% | 65% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 64.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17.1% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilehouse Close was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilehouse Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 192nd highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Tilehouse Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-30 | £359,239 |
| 15 Tilehouse Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-04-19 | £358,063 |
| 15 Tilehouse Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-01-05 | £363,856 |
| 1 Tilehouse Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-01-18 | £378,368 |
| 21 Tilehouse Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-10-12 | £329,841 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX3 8AU 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 38 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,528 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 | 1,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School C/O St Nicholas Primary , Raymund Road OX3 0PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 349 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 478 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 694 yd | |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant | 148A London Road, Headington | 694 yd | |
| Posh Fish | 150 London Road, Headington | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 397 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 476 yd | |
| The Black Boy | The Black Boy Public House, 91 Old High Street | 801 yd | |
| Viking Club | 65 Old High Street, Oxford | 801 yd | |
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 349 yd | |
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 694 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 695 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 730 yd | |
| Barton Chippy | 2 Underhill Circus, Oxford | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 695 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 810 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 912 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 98 London Road, Headington | 973 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 85 London Road, Headington | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Barton Recreation Ground (Closed) HENGROVE CLOSE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Barton Park Pavilion Barton Village Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| 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 | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.