Lytton Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3NZ 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 Lytton Road, Oxford, OX4 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3NY, OX4 3NN, OX4 3NL, OX4 3NU, OX4 3PW, OX4 3PN, OX4 3NT, OX4 3NX, OX4 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 3NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 39.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 56% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.1% | 70.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 76.2% | 69.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 69.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 4.5% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytton Road was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lytton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 55th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Lytton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-09-27 | £455,389 |
| 74 Lytton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-09-22 | £440,814 |
| 80 Lytton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-06-22 | £539,016 |
| 100 Lytton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-07-06 | £395,519 |
| 64 Lytton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-09-30 | £410,934 |
OX4 3NZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
OX4 3NZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,686 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 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2ET | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,058 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 Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Donnington Language Resource Base C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH | - not rated | 219 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Unit Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF | - not rated | 707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 185 yd | |
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 358 yd | |
| Flo's Cafe | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 358 yd | |
| Iffley Kitchen | Tree Hotel, 63 Church Way | 608 yd | |
| Tree Hotel Bar | Tree Hotel, 63 Church Way | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 185 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 781 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 845 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 860 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales At Iffley | 73 Church Way, Oxford | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 5 Church Cowley Road, Oxford | 210 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 371 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 403 yd | |
| Oxford Pizza N Grill | Left Hand Side, 435 Cowley Road | 773 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 684 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 776 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 851 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 364 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 395 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Donnington Recreation Ground FREELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.