John Snow Place is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8BB 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 John Snow Place, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8AU, OX3 8BD, OX3 8LS, OX3 8BE, OX3 9EH, OX3 8TP, OX3 9EN, OX3 8LW, OX3 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 42.8% | 51.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 32.9% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 48.2% | 51.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 16.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 39.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 71.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 75.7% | 72.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 72.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.2% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Snow Place was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% higher than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Snow Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 127th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 John Snow Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-11-01 | £347,576 |
| 11 John Snow Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-04-28 | £404,805 |
| 6 John Snow Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2023-01-12 | £378,088 |
| 10 John Snow Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-12-19 | £357,819 |
| 22 John Snow Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-09-04 | £349,278 |
OX3 8BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8BB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,911 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 | 561 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 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 | 1,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,499 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 | 1,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,921 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 | 973 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 2,974 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 | 389 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 518 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 653 yd | |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant | 148A London Road, Headington | 653 yd | |
| Posh Fish | 150 London Road, Headington | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 410 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 480 yd | |
| The Black Boy | The Black Boy Public House, 91 Old High Street | 768 yd | |
| Viking Club | 65 Old High Street, Oxford | 768 yd | |
| The Tile Shop Alehouse | 10 Windmill Road, Oxford | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 389 yd | |
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 653 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 653 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 689 yd | |
| Mojo's Sandwich Bar | 123 London Road, Headington | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 653 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 771 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 870 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 98 London Road, Headington | 931 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 85 London Road, Headington | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Barton Recreation Ground (Closed) HENGROVE CLOSE | grass pitches | 968 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 | 76.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.