College Lane is in Littlemore, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 4LQ is located in the Littlemore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Lane, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4NU, OX4 4JW, OX4 4JY, OX4 4LE, OX4 4NL, OX4 4GG, OX4 4GF, OX4 4NJ, OX4 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 4LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 55.4% | 53.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 4LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 47% | 54.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 55.7% | 54.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.1% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.4% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 53.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 74.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 80.2% | 69.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 68.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 6.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Lane was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% higher than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 68th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 College Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2024-05-24 | £391,418 |
| 16 College Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-08-27 | £399,771 |
| 6 College Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-11-29 | £341,334 |
| 14 College Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-01-04 | £375,066 |
| 22 College Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2018-05-17 | £363,155 |
OX4 4LQ 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 | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | 2out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 980 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,571 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 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 233 yd | |
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 499 yd | |
| Magdalen Cafe | The Magdalen Centre, 1 Robert Robinson Avenue | 689 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Hinshelwood Building, Edmund Halley Road | 699 yd | |
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 1 yd | |
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 407 yd | |
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 233 yd | |
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 742 yd | |
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Heyford Hill | 871 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 310 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 783 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oxford) OZONE LEISURE PARK OZONE LEISURE PARK GRENOBLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Northfield School KNIGHTS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre (Closed) THE OVAL | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.