Barracks Lane is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2AP is located in the Donnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barracks Lane, Oxford, OX4 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2BZ, OX4 2AR, OX4 2DA, OX4 2DH, OX4 2AN, OX4 2AW, OX4 2DD, OX4 2AZ, OX4 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 2AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 OX4 2AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 60.7% | 62.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 29.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 51% | 53.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 44.5% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 24.1% | 18.9% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 63.9% | 70.4% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 65.6% | 69% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 10.4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 69.7% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 5.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Lane was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barracks Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 84th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-09-22 | £409,188 |
| 88 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-04-26 | £439,814 |
| 86 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2013-09-20 | £434,642 |
| 88 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2007-05-17 | £457,879 |
| 86 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2007-03-09 | £422,285 |
OX4 2AP 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 OX4 2AP 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 2,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Resturant | Oxford Golf Club, Hill Top Road | 496 yd | |
| Spires Bar \& Co | 282 Cowley Road, Oxford | 521 yd | |
| Sir Sun's Wok | 278 Cowley Road, Oxford | 525 yd | |
| Panini Grill Cafe | 239 Cowley Road, Oxford | 536 yd | |
| The Porch | 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus College Sports Ground | Bartlemas Close, Oxford | 259 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 528 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 621 yd | |
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 716 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingsmith | 1 Southfield Cottage, Barracks Lane | 149 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 387 Cowley Road, Oxford | 235 yd | |
| Oxford Pizza N Grill | Left Hand Side, 435 Cowley Road | 458 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 528 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 583 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 966 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 261 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Oxford Golf Club HILL TOP ROAD | golf | 492 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 700 yd | |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Warneford Hospital Cricket Ground (Closed) Warneford Lane | grass pitches | 795 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.