Between Towns Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3LR 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 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3XX, OX4 3YG, OX4 3YF, OX4 3XR, OX4 3XH, OX4 3UX, OX4 3UT, OX4 3LW, OX4 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3LR is primarily male, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 55.6% | 57.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 3LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 43.8% | 61.3% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 16.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 32.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 23% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3LR this area, 33.6% 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 | 38.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 65.2% | 59.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 70.1% | 61.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 62.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Between Towns Road was 1257.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 794.6% higher than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Between Towns Road has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 4th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 604.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £38,796,678 | 2022-03-31 | £36,153,142 |
| 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2016-01-21 | £14,294 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,973 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 | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,043 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 | 773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Cafe | First Floor, 21 The Square | 71 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 174 yd | |
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 175 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1E, Templars Shopping Park | 181 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 178 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 304 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 436 yd | |
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 56 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 71 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 184 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 552 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 966 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,054 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 23.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.