Glanville Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2DB 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 Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2GE, OX4 2BS, OX4 2FQ, OX4 2DH, OX4 2DA, OX4 2BX, OX4 2DD, OX4 2FG, OX4 2FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 2DB is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 46.1% | 44.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 55.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 2DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 54.7% | 61.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 22.9% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 53.1% | 60.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 21.4% | -14.0% | 33.6% | -12.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 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.
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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 14.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 13.3% | -6.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 50.6% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 23% | 8.5% | -14.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57% | 64.8% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 57.2% | 53.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 11.3% | -8.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 54% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 16.5% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 6.3% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanville Road was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glanville Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 197th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,321 | 2023-03-31 | £230,548 |
| 5 Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2018-11-19 | £715,268 |
| 9 Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-08-10 | £565,702 |
| 15 Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-06-05 | £927,392 |
| 9 Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £493,500 | 2015-12-18 | £590,687 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 2DB 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 | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,877 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 | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,263 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,735 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 | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,085 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 | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porch | 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 627 yd | |
| Spires Bar \& Co | 282 Cowley Road, Oxford | 639 yd | |
| Sir Sun's Wok | 278 Cowley Road, Oxford | 643 yd | |
| Panini Grill Cafe | 239 Cowley Road, Oxford | 667 yd | |
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus College Sports Ground | Bartlemas Close, Oxford | 463 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 558 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 593 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 646 yd | |
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 387 Cowley Road, Oxford | 86 yd | |
| Wingsmith | 1 Southfield Cottage, Barracks Lane | 223 yd | |
| Oxford Pizza N Grill | Left Hand Side, 435 Cowley Road | 257 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 646 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 713 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 899 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 53 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 561 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Oxford Golf Club HILL TOP ROAD | golf | 686 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 878 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.