Minchery Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 4LY 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 Minchery Road, Oxford, OX4 4LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4LU, OX4 4NA, OX4 4NE, OX4 4ND, OX4 4NB, OX4 4PS, OX4 4PR, OX4 4PW, OX4 4YY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 4LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 51.8% | 55.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 4LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 46.1% | 56.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 26.2% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 50.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 26.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 11.7% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 27.8% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 16% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.6% | 73.4% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 89.7% | 81.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 81.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.6% | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minchery Road was 194.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Minchery Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 57th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Minchery Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-08-24 | £362,463 |
| 84 Minchery Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-02-15 | £341,872 |
| 90 Minchery Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2018-05-31 | £388,284 |
| 96 Minchery Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-04-19 | £360,791 |
| 90 Minchery Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-11-09 | £392,869 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 5,051 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 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman CofE (A) Primary School Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell First School 17 Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | - not rated | 791 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 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,449 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 | 703 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,449 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 | 4,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | 2out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IQRA School, Oxford LAWN UPTON HOUSE, DAVID NICHOLLS CLOSE , WITTEMORE OX4 4PU | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leys Community Centre , Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Cafe | The Magdalen Centre, 1 Robert Robinson Avenue | 286 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Hinshelwood Building, Edmund Halley Road | 429 yd | |
| Cafe 51 | Gosling Building, Edmund Halley Road | 616 yd | |
| Sadler Bar & Brasserie \& Deli Cafe | Sadler Building, Heatley Road | 648 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Oxford | Bowlplex, Ozone Leisure Park | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 513 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 535 yd | |
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 723 yd | |
| Smarts Take Away | 11 Knights Road, Oxford | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oxford) OZONE LEISURE PARK OZONE LEISURE PARK GRENOBLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 401 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 | 456 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Northfield School KNIGHTS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Oxford United (The Kassam Stadium) Grenoble Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 750 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.