Dora Carr Close is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 9FG is located in the Headington Hill & Northway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dora Carr Close, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 9RU, OX3 0AY, OX3 9RG, OX3 0AX, OX3 0QZ, OX3 9RL, OX3 0AE, OX3 9RH, OX3 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX3 9FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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% | 53.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49% | 46.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 9FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 41.9% | 52.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 31.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 31.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 23.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.8% | 62.7% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 76.9% | 65.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 65.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 21.1% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dora Carr Close was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% higher than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dora Carr Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 130th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 204 Eleanor House 44 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-21 | £280,189 |
| Flat 301 Eleanor House 44 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-05 | £277,819 |
| Flat 202 Eleanor House 44 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-06 | £280,828 |
| Flat 303 Eleanor House, 44 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-29 | £273,521 |
| Flat 307 Eleanor House, 44 Dora Carr Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-01-29 | £88,095 |
OX3 9FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Marston Primary School Copse Lane , Headington OX3 0AY | 1out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Headley Way , Headington OX3 7SX | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,959 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 | 1,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire Hospital School C/O St Nicholas Primary , Raymund Road OX3 0PJ | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook College Raymund Road , Old Marston OX3 0PG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Together CIC Community Café | North Way Community Centre, 45 Dora Carr Close | 38 yd | |
| Thejus Eats | 59 Westlands Drive, Oxford | 211 yd | |
| Manor Road Cafe | Manor Road Building, Manor Road | 831 yd | |
| Theatres Cafe Level 1 | John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way | 859 yd | |
| Subway | John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Social Club | North Way Community Centre, 45 Dora Carr Close | 38 yd | |
| Oxford City Football Club | Oxford City Footlball Club, Court Place Farm | 316 yd | |
| OXSRAD Ltd | Oxford City Footlball Club, Court Place Farm | 316 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 40-42 Oxford Road, Old Marston | 783 yd | |
| Marston Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Club House, 17 Hadow Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Pizza | 55 Westlands Drive, Oxford | 212 yd | |
| Mediterranean Fish Bar | 10 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 450 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 18 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| Papa John's | 493 Marston Road, Oxford | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 20 - 22 Cherwell Drive, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 15 - 17 Old Marston Road, Oxford | 792 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simply Food, John Radcliffe Hospital | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Community Centre NORTH WAY COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH WAY COMMUNITY CENTRE DORA CARR CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 39 yd |
| Northway Recreation Ground Maltfield Road | grass pitches | 105 yd |
| New Marston Primary School NEW MARSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL NEW MARSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL COPSE LANE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Oxford City Fc (Court Place Farm) COURT PLACE FARM COURT PLACE FARM MARSH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Oxsrad Integrated Sport & Leisure Centre COURT PLACE FARM COURT PLACE FARM MARSH LANE | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Boults Lane Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BOULTS LANE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| St Nicholas Primary School RAYMUND ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| The Meadowbrook College HARLOW CENTRE HARLOW CENTRE RAYMUND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.