Broadhurst Gardens is in Littlemore, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 4YQ is located in the Sandford & the Wittenhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadhurst Gardens, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4YG, OX4 4ST, OX4 4SZ, OX4 4XS, OX4 4SY, OX4 4XY, OX4 4XX, OX4 4XL, OX4 4XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 4YQ is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 47.9% | 44.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 55.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 38.1% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 50.4% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 49.6% | 47.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 7.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 49.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 90.7% | 80.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.4% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 80.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadhurst Gardens was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Berinsfield average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Broadhurst Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Berinsfield and the 228th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Broadhurst Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2024-08-08 | £607,167 |
| 38 Broadhurst Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-07-19 | £367,022 |
| 12 Broadhurst Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2021-12-17 | £345,733 |
| 23 Broadhurst Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-04-23 | £445,753 |
| 9 Broadhurst Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-03-31 | £335,681 |
OX4 4YQ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,010 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 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | 2out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 2,001 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 | 2,099 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 4,648 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 | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandlings Bagley Wood , Kennington OX1 5ND | - not rated | 2,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore Littlemore Shop And Cafe | Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road | 261 yd | |
| Oxford Thames Hotel | Henley Road | 351 yd | |
| Talking Shop | Sandford Village Hall, Henley Road | 570 yd | |
| Sadler Bar & Brasserie \& Deli Cafe | Sadler Building, Heatley Road | 692 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Hinshelwood Building, Edmund Halley Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 719 yd | |
| The Catherine Wheel | Catherine Wheel, Henley Road | 822 yd | |
| The Tandem | Kennington Road, Kennington | 973 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Church Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Heyford Hill | 678 yd | |
| Co-op | 168 Kennington Road, Kennington | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jeromes Leisure Club HENLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 398 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Kennington Village Hall KENNINGTON ROAD | 974 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 285.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 285.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.