Barns Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3RE 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 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3QZ, OX4 3RH, OX4 3RN, OX4 3QJ, OX4 3QW, OX4 3QY, OX4 3QR, OX4 3RD, OX4 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.6% | 53.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 3RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 33.6% | 43.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 35.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 4.9% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 47% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 23.4% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 24.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 15.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 20% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.1% 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 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 66.6% | 53.1% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -28.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 76.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.7% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barns Road was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barns Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 154th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-07-12 | £237,471 |
| 76 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-08-12 | £231,509 |
| 88 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2016-03-11 | £224,790 |
| 76 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-01-30 | £235,210 |
| 68 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-08-05 | £213,806 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,209 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 | 272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community 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 | 3,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Unit Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF | - not rated | 852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe Tutorial Unit Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 977 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leys Community Centre , Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School 61-63 Cuddesdon Way , Blackbird Leys OX4 6SB | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 250 yd | |
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 250 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health And Fitness Club | David Lloyd Leisure Plot 9000, Alec Issigonis Way | 440 yd | |
| Cafe Connect At Oxfam | Oxfam, 2700 John Smith Drive | 440 yd | |
| Oxford Factory | 4650 Kingsgate, Cascade Way | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 622 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 708 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 737 yd | |
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 763 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 461 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | Unit 17, The Chiltern Business Centre | 543 yd | |
| Spice Box | Unit 16, The Chiltern Small Business Centre | 582 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 624 yd | |
| Burger King Drive Thru | Unit 5, Oxford Retail Park | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 656 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse ByIceland | Unit 1, Oxford Retail Park | 658 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 676 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 528 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 | 703 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Lovethegym (Closed) Sandy Lane | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| The Oxford Academy THE OXFORD ACADEMY THE OXFORD ACADEMY SANDY LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 879 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Blackbird Leys Youth And Community Centre Blackbird Leys Road | 950 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 | 37.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.