Three Fields is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8RU is located in the Churchill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Three Fields, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8RT, OX3 8FU, OX3 8QY, OX3 7HL, OX3 8RS, OX3 7HT, OX3 8QU, OX3 8QX, OX3 8TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 8RU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 57.5% | 56.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 42.5% | 43.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 75.4% | 70.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 20% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 56.9% | 49.5% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15% | 18.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 3.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.9% | 37.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 20.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 65.7% | 52.6% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 58.5% | 64.3% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 64.4% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 20.1% | 15.7% | -4.4% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 19.9% | 6.0% | 13.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Fields was 156.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% higher than the Churchill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Three Fields has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Churchill and the 83rd highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Three Fields, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2022-12-02 | £268,027 |
| 27 Three Fields, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-10-14 | £260,172 |
| 7 Three Fields, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-05-03 | £244,021 |
| 15 Three Fields, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2015-11-30 | £218,423 |
| 27 Three Fields, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2015-02-13 | £247,772 |
OX3 8RU 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 8RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 170 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Horspath Driftway | 249 yd | |
| Antique Pizza | 21 Atkyns Road, Oxford | 371 yd | |
| Charm Cafe | Cafe, Parade Green | 462 yd | |
| Bullingdon Community Association | Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors | 517 yd | |
| Waste2Taste | Cafe, Shotover View | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House | Hollow Way, Oxford | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Fish And Chips | 7 Atkyns Road, Oxford | 371 yd | |
| Nawabi | 5 Girdlestone Road, Oxford | 892 yd | |
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 249 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 17-19 Atkyns Road, Headington | 371 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullingdon Community Centre PEAT MOORS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 961 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 | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.