Kiln Lane is in Headington, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX3 8HA 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 Kiln Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8HJ, OX3 8EY, OX3 8EL, OX3 8HH, OX3 8HP, OX3 8ET, OX3 8HU, OX3 8JD, OX3 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 8HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 56.7% | 53.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 43.3% | 46.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 40.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 37.6% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 53.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 29.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 26.5% | 18.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 42.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.5% | 72.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 81.8% | 72.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 73% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 15.4% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kiln Lane was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Kiln Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 141st lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65B Kiln Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-25 | £215,149 |
| 47 Kiln Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-12-01 | £425,149 |
| 25 Kiln Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-09 | £416,383 |
| 43 Kiln Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2019-09-10 | £420,234 |
| 11 Kiln Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-10-06 | £376,281 |
OX3 8HA 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Quarry Church of England First School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill Primary School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernwood First School Northway , Headington OX3 9EU | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 2,705 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 | 586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Christian School Cornerstone Christian Centre , Quarry High Street OX3 8JT | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus College Victory House , 116-120 London Road OX3 9AX | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Rye Oxford Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,329 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 | 559 yd | |
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 608 yd | |
| The Oxford Trust | Stansfeld Park, Quarry Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 495 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Sandhills Community Primary School TERRETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.