Hill View is in Headington, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX3 8EB is located in the Barton & Sandhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill View, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8EE, OX3 8DZ, OX3 8EA, OX3 8ED, OX3 8FE, OX3 8EF, OX3 8FL, OX3 8EG, OX3 8FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX3 8EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.1% | 49.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.3% | 38.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 59.7% | 57.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 52.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81% | 77.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 71.7% 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% | 71.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 71.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 19.8% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill View was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill View has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 125th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-09-02 | £642,654 |
| 5 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-09-22 | £495,833 |
| 7 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-05-16 | £507,500 |
| 5 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-09-16 | £512,018 |
| 13 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-01-30 | £534,211 |
OX3 8EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 58 |
| Education | 54 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | 1out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 2,077 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 | 3,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Park School Holton , OX33 1QH | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,720 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 | 2,306 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 | 539 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Watson School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 938 yd | |
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chippy | 2 Underhill Circus, Oxford | 1,013 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Community Primary School TERRETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 926 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.