Bodley Road is in Littlemore, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3UB 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 Bodley Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 3UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3UA, OX4 3QD, OX4 3QF, OX4 3QB, OX4 3TT, OX4 3TZ, OX4 3TS, OX4 3TX, OX4 3TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3UB is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 43.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 56.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 41.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 35.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 83.8% | 75.2% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 88.7% | 76.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 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 | 87.3% | 76.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodley Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bodley Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 170th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Bodley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-16 | £323,422 |
| 69 Bodley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-05-21 | £382,600 |
| 9 Bodley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-03-13 | £385,594 |
| 51 Bodley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-07-31 | £381,846 |
| 41 Bodley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-26 | £427,065 |
OX4 3UB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,147 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 | 292 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | - not rated | 531 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 | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | - not rated | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 939 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 | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,843 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 | 639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IQRA School, Oxford LAWN UPTON HOUSE, DAVID NICHOLLS CLOSE , WITTEMORE OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfield School Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 296 yd | |
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 485 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 652 yd | |
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 655 yd | |
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 426 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 654 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 655 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 768 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 368 yd | |
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 485 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 655 yd | |
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 727 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 309 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 720 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 873 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 462 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 | 483 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oxford) OZONE LEISURE PARK OZONE LEISURE PARK GRENOBLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.