Between Towns Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3LX 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 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3JF, OX4 3JG, OX4 3PP, OX4 3HT, OX4 2BU, OX4 3JE, OX4 3RW, OX4 3HD, OX4 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 3LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 43.5% | 60.1% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 30.1% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88%) 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 | 52.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 48.2% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 17.7% | 3.5% | -14.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 64% | 58.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 46.7% 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 | 56.7% | 46.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 24.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 18.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% 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 | 53.5% | 46.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Between Towns Road was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Between Towns Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 189th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,574,500 | 2022-05-13 | £1,495,929 |
| 19 Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2019-01-08 | £1,506,384 |
| 15A Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2017-09-29 | £2,739,202 |
| Swan Motor Centre Ltd Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2017-09-29 | £2,361,381 |
| Swan Motor Centre Ltd Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2017-09-29 | £2,361,381 |
OX4 3LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3LX 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 | 205 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,620 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 | 186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 365 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 | 661 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,079 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 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,023 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 | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 182 yd | |
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 261 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 265 yd | |
| Feel Fit Gym Cafe | First Floor, 21 The Square | 301 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 82 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 101 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 259 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 347 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 261 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 131 Oxford Road, Cowley | 325 yd | |
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 341 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 341 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 413 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 754 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Oxford) 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT JOHN SMITH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 824 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 931 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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.