Barracks Lane is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2UB 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 Barracks Lane, Oxford, OX4 2UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2UA, OX4 2PQ, OX4 2NU, OX4 2PL, OX4 2JX, OX4 2NY, OX4 2PD, OX4 2SW, OX4 2GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 2UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 2UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 55.9% | 47.6% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 39.8% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 2UB this area, 9.3% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 7.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 66.4% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 77.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 82.1% | 73.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 72.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barracks Lane was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barracks Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 136th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-12-14 | £395,564 |
| 318 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-08-03 | £393,406 |
| 310 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2014-08-20 | £387,356 |
| 318 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2012-03-23 | £364,467 |
| 302 Barracks Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2011-02-11 | £422,533 |
OX4 2UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 5,145 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 | 281 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,334 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 | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,081 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 2,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Cafe | Cafe, Parade Green | 662 yd | |
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 663 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 679 yd | |
| Water Tank Cafe | Oxfam Superstore, 6500 Alec Issigonis Way | 718 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Horspath Driftway | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 432 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 567 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 766 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 807 yd | |
| The Corner House | Hollow Way, Oxford | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 356 yd | |
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 583 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 583 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 131 Oxford Road, Cowley | 636 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 895 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 915 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 160 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Bullingdon Community Centre PEAT MOORS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.