Roberts Close is in Headington, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX3 8EJ 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 Roberts Close, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8EQ, OX3 8BX, OX3 8XD, OX3 8AT, OX3 8GF, OX3 8BJ, OX3 8EF, OX3 8LY, OX3 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 48.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.8% | 57.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 54.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 78.3% | 71.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 77.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roberts Close was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roberts Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 50th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Roberts Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1997-09-30 | £415,755 |
OX3 8EJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Education | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,371 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 | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill Primary School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernwood First School Northway , Headington OX3 9EU | - not rated | 875 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 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Middle School Bayswater Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormerod School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | - not rated | 347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Christian School Cornerstone Christian Centre , Quarry High Street OX3 8JT | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus College Victory House , 116-120 London Road OX3 9AX | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Rye Oxford Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 656 yd | |
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 745 yd | |
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chippy | 2 Underhill Circus, Oxford | 725 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Sandhills Community Primary School TERRETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 870 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.