Gillians Way is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2YD is located in the Temple Cowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gillians Way, Oxford, OX4 2YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2YE, OX4 2YB, OX4 2EF, OX4 2DL, OX4 2DN, OX4 2DP, OX4 2FG, OX4 2FU, OX4 2FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 2YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 47.3% | 48.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 36.7% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 36.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 43.5% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2YD this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 27.7% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 48.3% | 42.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 57.6% | 55.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 1.6% | -5.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 18.4% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 55.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 22.7% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 3.5% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillians Way was 261.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.5% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillians Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 39th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gillians Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-11-14 | £466,170 |
| 12 Gillians Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-09-05 | £415,984 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,871 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 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,989 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 | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,385 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 | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 550 yd | |
| Flo's Cafe | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 550 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 718 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 808 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1E, Templars Shopping Park | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 286 yd | |
| Jesus College Sports Ground | Bartlemas Close, Oxford | 731 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 763 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 812 yd | |
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Pizza N Grill | Left Hand Side, 435 Cowley Road | 144 yd | |
| Wingsmith | 1 Southfield Cottage, Barracks Lane | 378 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 387 Cowley Road, Oxford | 382 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 604 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 808 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1,025 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 1,042 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 195 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 530 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.