Barns Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3RW is located in the Cowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barns Road, Oxford, OX4 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3UT, OX4 3RQ, OX4 3HS, OX4 3HT, OX4 3UX, OX4 3LX, OX4 3UU, OX4 3JF, OX4 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3RW, 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 3RW, 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 3RW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2020-06-30 | £1,512,700 |
| 244 Barns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,340,000 | 2002-04-02 | £3,634,080 |
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 3RW 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 Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,664 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 Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | - not rated | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 511 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 | 517 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2ET | - not rated | 702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 1,610 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 | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,323 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 | 462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Donnington Language Resource Base C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 113 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 118 yd | |
| Feel Fit Gym Cafe | First Floor, 21 The Square | 162 yd | |
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 310 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 112 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 154 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 250 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 113 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 56 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 162 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 340 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 614 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 878 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 | 908 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 954 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 968 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.