Quarry High Street is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8JU 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 Quarry High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8LT, OX3 8LR, OX3 8JY, OX3 8LP, OX3 8JT, OX3 8JN, OX3 8JR, OX3 8JX, OX3 8JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 8JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 41.6% | 47.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 54.6% | 55.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 55.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 75.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 72.2% | 65% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 64.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17.1% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry High Street was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry High Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 192nd highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Quarry High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-24 | £446,481 |
| 45 Quarry High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,500 | 2022-10-27 | £429,086 |
| 25 Quarry High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-08-03 | £578,616 |
| 27 Quarry High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2021-06-28 | £464,444 |
| 31 Quarry High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £410,558 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX3 8JU 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 38 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,754 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 | 1,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,022 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 | 863 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 358 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 461 yd | |
| The Oxford Trust | Stansfeld Park, Quarry Road | 684 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 812 yd | |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant | 148A London Road, Headington | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 127 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 182 yd | |
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 639 yd | |
| Headington Conservative Club | The Conservative Club, 60 Windmill Road | 852 yd | |
| The Tile Shop Alehouse | 10 Windmill Road, Oxford | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 358 yd | |
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 812 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 812 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 856 yd | |
| Mojo's Sandwich Bar | 123 London Road, Headington | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 812 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 966 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 1,010 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 98 London Road, Headington | 1,065 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 85 London Road, Headington | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | 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 | 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.