Lambourn Road is in Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 4SB 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 Lambourn Road, Oxford, OX4 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4TX, OX4 4SA, OX4 4SD, OX4 4RT, OX4 4TY, OX4 4RJ, OX4 4RW, OX4 4RF, OX4 4TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 4SB 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 | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around OX4 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 43.1% | 42.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 38.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.2% | 41.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 28.8% | 24.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.4% | 59.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 67% | 61.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 61.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 27.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 3% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.1% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lambourn Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lambourn Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 206th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lambourn Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-03-30 | £220,350 |
| 39 Lambourn Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2008-02-08 | £344,107 |
| 33 Lambourn Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-05-10 | £378,022 |
| 9 Lambourn Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2004-04-16 | £377,675 |
| 3 Lambourn Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2002-09-12 | £357,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 1,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,822 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 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell First School 17 Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman CofE (A) Primary School Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | - not rated | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,637 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 | 615 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 5,201 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 | 589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IQRA School, Oxford LAWN UPTON HOUSE, DAVID NICHOLLS CLOSE , WITTEMORE OX4 4PU | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St James Unit Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Community Cafe | Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole's Way | 283 yd | |
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 552 yd | |
| Café Spice | 98 Rose Hill, Oxford | 552 yd | |
| The Egg Cafe And Sandwich Shop | 5 Courtland Road, Oxford | 554 yd | |
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 612 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 743 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales At Iffley | 73 Church Way, Oxford | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 552 yd | |
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 701 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 877 yd | |
| Top Wok | 5 Church Cowley Road, Oxford | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Heyford Hill | 373 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 689 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre (Closed) THE OVAL | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 975 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 | 1,024 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 | 91.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.