Pound Way is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3YG 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 Pound Way, Oxford, OX4 3YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3XX, OX4 3XR, OX4 3XH, OX4 3LR, OX4 3YF, OX4 3LW, OX4 3UX, OX4 3UT, OX4 3UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3YG is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 55.6% | 57.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 3YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 43.8% | 61.3% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 16.2% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 32.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 23% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3YG this area, 33.6% 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 | 38.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 25.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 65.2% | 59.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 70.1% | 61.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 62.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Way was 1128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 819.3% higher than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Way has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 3rd highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 475.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 75 Hockmore Tower Pound Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-28 | £189,360 |
| Flat 68 Hockmore Tower Pound Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-11 | £184,276 |
| Flat 71 Hockmore Tower Pound Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-03-29 | £124,506 |
| Flat 63 Hockmore Tower Pound Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-08-15 | £122,842 |
| Flat 81 Hockmore Tower Pound Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2016-03-24 | £133,499 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,544 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 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2ET | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,567 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 | 3,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,170 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 | 266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 768 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 | 1,037 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Cafe | First Floor, 21 The Square | 45 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 130 yd | |
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 133 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1E, Templars Shopping Park | 240 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 135 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 316 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 441 yd | |
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| Delight Kebab House | 56 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 45 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 244 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 500 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 46 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,018 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.