Ridgefield Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3DB 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 Ridgefield Road, Oxford, OX4 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3BZ, OX4 3DH, OX4 3DJ, OX4 3DA, OX4 3BY, OX4 3EB, OX4 2BX, OX4 3EA, OX4 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.1% | 49.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 54.7% | 60.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 14.2% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 47.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 23% | 24.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 57% | 61.9% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 49.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 25% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 49.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 17.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 11.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgefield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Donnington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Ridgefield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-09-23 | £380,075 |
| 108 Ridgefield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2005-05-20 | £406,839 |
| 106 Ridgefield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2001-08-31 | £410,254 |
| 114 Ridgefield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1998-02-20 | £396,098 |
OX4 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3DB 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 | 165 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| 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 | 393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 428 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 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porch | 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 543 yd | |
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 581 yd | |
| Flo's Cafe | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 581 yd | |
| The Magic Cafe | 110 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 598 yd | |
| Taste Tibet | 109 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 344 yd | |
| Jesus College Sports Ground | Bartlemas Close, Oxford | 600 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 624 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 692 yd | |
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 387 Cowley Road, Oxford | 183 yd | |
| Oxford Pizza N Grill | Left Hand Side, 435 Cowley Road | 342 yd | |
| Wingsmith | 1 Southfield Cottage, Barracks Lane | 472 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 624 yd | |
| Oxford Fish Shop | 287A Iffley Road, Oxford | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 649 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 700 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 1,042 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 364 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 540 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Oxford Golf Club HILL TOP ROAD | golf | 900 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 924 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.