London Road is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 9RW is located in the Quarry & Risinghurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8EW, OX3 8JG, OX3 8DY, OX3 8JH, OX3 8JJ, OX3 8EN, OX3 8JF, OX3 8LX, OX3 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 9RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 34.9% | 60% | 25.1% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 32.4% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 60.1% | 61.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 6.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around OX3 9RW this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 8.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 6.5% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 12.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 60.6% | 21.9% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.1% | 68.1% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 82% | 54.7% | -27.3% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 15.7% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 54.6% | -26.5% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
London Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 187th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen House London Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £27,000,000 | 2020-11-13 | £26,182,644 |
| Nielson House London Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £16,500,000 | 2017-12-01 | £15,872,372 |
OX3 9RW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX3 9RW 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 | 237 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhills Community Primary School Terrett Avenue , Sandhills OX3 8FN | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayards Hill Primary School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Church of England First School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Middle School Bayswater Road , Headington OX3 9NU | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,308 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 | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormerod School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | - not rated | 442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Christian School Cornerstone Christian Centre , Quarry High Street OX3 8JT | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abacus College Victory House , 116-120 London Road OX3 9AX | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Rye Oxford Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 741 yd | |
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 477 yd | |
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 974 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Sandhills Community Primary School TERRETT AVENUE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.