Villiers Lane is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 4HY is located in the Rose Hill & Iffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Villiers Lane, Oxford, OX4 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4HP, OX4 4JR, OX4 4JQ, OX4 4JG, OX4 4JS, OX4 4HS, OX4 4JH, OX4 3ND, OX4 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 4HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 54% | 52.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4HY this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 61.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 89.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 82.3% | 79.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 78.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Villiers Lane was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Villiers Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 138th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Villiers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-20 | £401,183 |
| 8 Villiers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-06-13 | £432,398 |
| 10 Villiers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-09-23 | £453,119 |
| 8 Villiers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-11-17 | £414,657 |
| 20 Villiers Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2002-07-09 | £759,687 |
OX4 4HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,043 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 | - not rated | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 1,660 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 | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,410 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 | 496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Donnington Language Resource Base C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH | - not rated | 592 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Egg Cafe And Sandwich Shop | 5 Courtland Road, Oxford | 244 yd | |
| Café Spice | 98 Rose Hill, Oxford | 378 yd | |
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 378 yd | |
| The Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 383 yd | |
| Iffley Kitchen | Tree Hotel, 63 Church Way | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 383 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 733 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales At Iffley | 73 Church Way, Oxford | 785 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 853 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 122 yd | |
| Top Wok | 5 Church Cowley Road, Oxford | 269 yd | |
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 378 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 691 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 145 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 750 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre (Closed) THE OVAL | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 868 yd |
| Donnington Recreation Ground FREELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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.