York Road is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8NR is located in the Headington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8NP, OX3 8NL, OX3 8NN, OX3 8NF, OX3 8NE, OX3 8NG, OX3 8PA, OX3 8SE, OX3 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8NR, 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 | 44.5% | 47.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 59.6% | 61.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 26.8% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.8% | 62.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87% | 81.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 77.6% | 75.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 76.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 10% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Headington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Headington and the 205th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 York Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-03-25 | £497,900 |
| 51 York Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2024-01-26 | £853,967 |
| 23 York Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-19 | £436,481 |
| 45 York Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2018-12-14 | £546,826 |
| 9 York Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-12-03 | £109,944 |
OX3 8NR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX3 8NR 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Church of England First School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernwood First School Northway , Headington OX3 9EU | - not rated | 1,175 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayswater Middle School Bayswater Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,815 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 | 1,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Christian School Cornerstone Christian Centre , Quarry High Street OX3 8JT | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus College Victory House , 116-120 London Road OX3 9AX | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Rye Oxford Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ormerod School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Friends Shop | Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road | 297 yd | |
| Elior At Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre | Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road | 565 yd | |
| The Oxford Trust | Stansfeld Park, Quarry Road | 583 yd | |
| Adria | 6 Windmill Road, Oxford | 621 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Conservative Club | The Conservative Club, 60 Windmill Road | 336 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 601 yd | |
| The Tile Shop Alehouse | 10 Windmill Road, Oxford | 610 yd | |
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 691 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 78 London Road, Headington | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 639 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 639 yd | |
| Nawabi | 5 Girdlestone Road, Oxford | 670 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 681 yd | |
| Mojo's Sandwich Bar | 123 London Road, Headington | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 639 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 717 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 98 London Road, Headington | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 85 London Road, Headington | 784 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Bullingdon Community Centre PEAT MOORS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.