Bernwood Road is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 9LH is located in the Barton & Sandhills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bernwood Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 9LQ, OX3 9LR, OX3 9LT, OX3 9LP, OX3 9PR, OX3 9LX, OX3 9NW, OX3 9NL, OX3 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX3 9LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 47.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 43% | 53.8% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 25.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 13.6% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around OX3 9LH this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 28.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 24.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.7% | 60.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 74.6% | 65.9% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 65.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 19.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bernwood Road was 151.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% higher than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bernwood Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 90th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Bernwood Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-01-07 | £259,581 |
| 79 Bernwood Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £228,750 | 2020-10-22 | £237,684 |
| 61 Bernwood Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-08-25 | £253,187 |
| 95 Bernwood Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2014-04-11 | £243,363 |
| 99 Bernwood Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2014-04-10 | £264,337 |
OX3 9LH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 653 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 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | 1out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,501 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 | 1,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,338 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 | 942 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School C/O St Nicholas Primary , Raymund Road OX3 0PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 624 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 933 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 1,048 yd | |
| Viking Club | 65 Old High Street, Oxford | 1,054 yd | |
| The Black Boy | The Black Boy Public House, 91 Old High Street | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chippy | 2 Underhill Circus, Oxford | 185 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Barton Recreation Ground (Closed) HENGROVE CLOSE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Barton Park Pavilion Barton Village Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 864 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.