Rymers Lane is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3LB is located in the 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 Rymers Lane, Oxford, OX4 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3LD, OX4 3JY, OX4 3JW, OX4 3JX, OX4 3LE, OX4 3PB, OX4 3EL, OX4 3EQ, OX4 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 3LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 51.6% | 49.1% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 46.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 17.3% | 3.5% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.2% | 21.9% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 19.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 63.1% | 57.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 56.9% | 59.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 59.7% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rymers Lane was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rymers Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-09-16 | £438,921 |
| 52 Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £394,430 |
| 52A Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-03-05 | £575,957 |
| 36 Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-09-27 | £222,344 |
| 48 Rymers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-06-15 | £379,823 |
OX4 3LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 3LB 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,405 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 | 455 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 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 782 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 |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,627 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 | 3,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,802 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 | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1E, Templars Shopping Park | 222 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 237 yd | |
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 269 yd | |
| Flo's Cafe | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 269 yd | |
| The Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 343 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 389 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 509 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 566 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 132 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 353 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 389 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 389 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 56 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 237 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 460 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 744 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.