Hollow Way is in Cowley, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2NE is located in the Temple Cowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2NL, OX4 2NX, OX4 2SF, OX4 2NP, OX4 2NR, OX4 2NH, OX4 2JX, OX4 2NW, OX4 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 2NE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.1% | 48.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 OX4 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.7% 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 | 84.3% | 80.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 42.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 60.8% | 58.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 OX4 2NE this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.3% | 45.9% | -3.4% | 16.9% | 29.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 35.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 76% | 69.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 74.9% | 53.1% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 20.3% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 53.3% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 14.1% | 1.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 18.1% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 17.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollow Way was 155.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollow Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 85th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Hopkins Court, 117 - 123 Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2024-12-12 | £283,411 |
| Flat 10 Hopkins Court, 117 - 123 Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-04-28 | £237,420 |
| 133 Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £743,000 | 2023-03-03 | £743,733 |
| 157 Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-26 | £334,950 |
| Flat 7 Hopkins Court, 117 - 123 Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-11-30 | £218,694 |
OX4 2NE 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 2NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 95 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 3,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,394 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 | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tank Cafe | Oxfam Superstore, 6500 Alec Issigonis Way | 460 yd | |
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 573 yd | |
| Charm Cafe | Cafe, Parade Green | 583 yd | |
| Waste2Taste | Cafe, Shotover View | 711 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 423 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 640 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 732 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 802 yd | |
| The Corner House | Hollow Way, Oxford | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 57 yd | |
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 403 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 403 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 131 Oxford Road, Cowley | 665 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 838 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 959 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 192 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Oxford) 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT JOHN SMITH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.