New Cross Road is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8LP 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 New Cross Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8LT, OX3 8JU, OX3 8LJ, OX3 8TP, OX3 8LL, OX3 8LR, OX3 8AZ, OX3 8JY, OX3 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.1% | 36.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 49% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 51.8% | 52.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 54.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.1% | 82.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 81.7% | 75.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 75.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cross Road was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
New Cross Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 36th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 New Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £444,950 | 2025-04-17 | £444,950 |
| Flat 13 Guardian Court, 25 New Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-03-17 | £108,211 |
| Flat 7 Guardian Court, 25 New Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-09-29 | £108,701 |
| Flat 6 Guardian Court, 25 New Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-12-20 | £106,829 |
| 5 New Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-11-28 | £836,809 |
OX3 8LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,219 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 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,671 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 | 1,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,968 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 | 909 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 368 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 484 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 739 yd | |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant | 148A London Road, Headington | 739 yd | |
| Posh Fish | 150 London Road, Headington | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 210 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 262 yd | |
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 711 yd | |
| Headington Conservative Club | The Conservative Club, 60 Windmill Road | 814 yd | |
| The Tile Shop Alehouse | 10 Windmill Road, Oxford | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 368 yd | |
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 739 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 740 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 782 yd | |
| Mojo's Sandwich Bar | 123 London Road, Headington | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 740 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 889 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 942 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 98 London Road, Headington | 999 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 85 London Road, Headington | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.