Rose Hill is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 4HR is located in the Rose Hill & Iffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3TA, OX4 3SN, OX4 3SL, OX4 4HJ, OX4 4QP, OX4 4HT, OX4 4RA, OX4 3SW, OX4 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 4HR is primarily male, with 60.1% 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 | 46.4% | 39.9% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 60.1% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 4HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 55.1% | 55.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14% | 21.3% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 39.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 69% | 60.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 64.3% | 56.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 18.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 57% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 20% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 5.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 12.2% | 0.5% | 11.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Hill was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Hill has the 22nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 119th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cranston Court, 135 - 137 Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2024-05-09 | £318,005 |
| 1 Cranston Court, 135 - 137 Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-01-31 | £278,251 |
| 8 Cranston Court Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,100 | 2019-03-11 | £360,201 |
| 4 Cranston Court, 135 - 137 Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-12-07 | £200,206 |
| 6 Cranston Court, 135 - 137 Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2013-05-24 | £320,409 |
OX4 4HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | 2out of 4 | 588 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 | 897 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 111 yd | |
| Café Spice | 98 Rose Hill, Oxford | 111 yd | |
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 346 yd | |
| The Egg Cafe And Sandwich Shop | 5 Courtland Road, Oxford | 362 yd | |
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 667 yd | |
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 775 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 785 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 812 yd | |
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 111 yd | |
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 457 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 578 yd | |
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 665 yd | |
| Top Wok | 5 Church Cowley Road, Oxford | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 315 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 388 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 793 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 899 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Heyford Hill | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 777 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 | 782 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre (Closed) THE OVAL | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 1,045 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.