Barns Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3RB 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 Barns Road, Oxford, OX4 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3RG, OX4 3YJ, OX4 3HN, OX4 3QT, OX4 3UU, OX4 3QS, OX4 3HW, OX4 3QU, OX4 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 54.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 45.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 40.3% | 48% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 30.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 1.9% | -8.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 42.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.8% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 3RB this area, 29.4% 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 | 39.3% | 29.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 37.5% | 21.5% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.1% | 63.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 79.6% | 64.6% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 15.5% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 64.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.1% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 4.1% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barns Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cowley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-25 | £356,836 |
| 133 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-10-02 | £450,878 |
| 127 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2014-10-01 | £367,072 |
| 137 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-11-22 | £341,956 |
| 131 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-07-01 | £413,081 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 3RB 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,292 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 | 4,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,345 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 | 825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 184 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 184 yd | |
| Feel Fit Gym Cafe | First Floor, 21 The Square | 285 yd | |
| Oxford Factory | 4650 Kingsgate, Cascade Way | 501 yd | |
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 182 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 355 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 377 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 425 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 172 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 184 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 355 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 355 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 56 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 285 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 526 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 909 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 843 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 | 887 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 891 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.