Overview of OX3 8EB

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.1%49.3%-0.8% 51.0% -1.7%
Male49.9%50.7%0.8% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.3%38.6%4.3% 37.9% 0.7%
Married: Opposite sex53.3%48%-5.3% 44.2% 3.8%
Separated1.8%2.5%0.7% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced7.3%7.4%0.1% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed3.3%3.5%0.2% 6.1% -2.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.7%57.2%-2.5% 48.4% 8.8%
Good health28.5%30.4%1.9% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health9%10.5%1.5% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health2.2%1.9%-0.3% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.6%0%-0.6% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.6%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 Levels11.1%9.9%-1.2% 13.4% -3.5%
Apprenticeship4.8%4.2%-0.6% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%13.5%2.9% 16.9% -3.4%
Degree or Similar44.4%52.2%7.8% 33.8% 18.4%
Other3.8%1.7%-2.1% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.2%0.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese1.8%2.5%0.7% 0.7% 1.8%
Indian4.6%3.7%-0.9% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani2.4%2.7%0.3% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian2.4%1.6%-0.8% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African4.8%1.8%-3.0% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%0.8%0.6% 1.0% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%2.9%1.1% 0.8% 2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.8%0.6% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.2%1%0.8% 0.8% 0.2%
White81%77.9%-3.1% 81.4% -3.5%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0.6%3.1%2.5% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77%71.7%-5.3% 83.2% -11.5%
European Union8%12.5%4.5% 6.1% 6.4%
Rest of Europe0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa4.2%4.5%0.3% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia8.4%6.8%-1.6% 5.6% 1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%2.3%1.1% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.6%1%0.4% 0.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK75.2%71.8%-3.4% 83.2% -11.4%
10+ Years5.8%19.8%14.0% 9.8% 10.0%
5-10 Years3%4.7%1.7% 2.9% 1.8%
2-5 Years6.4%1.2%-5.2% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years9.6%2.5%-7.1% 1.9% 0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.5% 76.7% 4.8%
Ireland1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania2.7% 0.9% 1.8%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held4.9% 13.5% -8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.7% 37.2% 5.5%
Christian40.7% 46.2% -5.5%
Hindu2.7% 1.7% 1.0%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim5.7% 6.5% -0.8%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Hill View Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£73,900
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX3 8EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hill View are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hill View, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX3 8EB

Average Price
£591,187
Semi-Detached
£550,048
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£673,466
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hill View

Average Price
£579,622
Semi-Detached
£548,780
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£672,146
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hill ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£695,0002024-09-02 £642,654
5 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002015-09-22 £495,833
7 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002014-05-16 £507,500
5 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£340,0002013-09-16 £512,018
13 Hill View, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002009-01-30 £534,211
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX3 8EB

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee191
Retired72
Self-Employed42
Part-Time Employee39
Student (economically inactive)19
Other13
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities58
Education54
Construction29
Information and communication24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Manufacturing18
Other16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Transport and storage10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McDonalds298 London Road, Headington938 yd
O Portugues Cafe5 The Roundway, Oxford1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ampleforth Arms53 Collinwood Road, Oxford915 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barton Chippy2 Underhill Circus, Oxford1,013 yd
Caprinos Pizza6 The Roundway, Oxford1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Sandhills Community Primary School
TERRETT AVENUE
grass pitches231 yd
Barton Leisure Centre
WAYNFLETE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool670 yd
Bayards Hill Primary School
BAYSWATER ROAD
grass pitches866 yd
Grovelands Sports Ground
Grovelands Road
grass pitches926 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed149.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.