Brambling Way is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 6EQ is located in the Northfield Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brambling Way, Oxford, OX4 6EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 6EJ, OX4 6DX, OX4 6DY, OX4 6EH, OX4 6EN, OX4 6HP, OX4 6EP, OX4 6ED, OX4 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 6EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.7% | 40.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.7% | 46.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6EQ this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 33.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 69.8% | 63.2% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 77.8% | 69.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 69.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 19.1% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brambling Way was 147.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the Blackbird Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brambling Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys and the 86th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Brambling Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-13 | £356,725 |
| 23 Brambling Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-06-20 | £393,227 |
| 5 Brambling Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-27 | £286,943 |
| 23 Brambling Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-20 | £308,315 |
| 3 Brambling Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2018-01-03 | £315,417 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | - not rated | 349 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 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , OX4 6BG | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , OX4 6BG | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | 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 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community 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 | 4,685 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 | 375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | 2out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leys Community Centre , Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe Tutorial Unit Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 622 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School 61-63 Cuddesdon Way , Blackbird Leys OX4 6SB | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communi-Tea Cafe | Holy Family Church, 1 Cuddesdon Way | 478 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Oxford | Bowlplex, Ozone Leisure Park | 657 yd | |
| Oxy Oriental | Unit 6, Ozone Leisure Park | 657 yd | |
| Ozone Plaice | Unit 7, Ozone Leisure Park | 657 yd | |
| Partyman World | Partyman World Of Play, Unit 3A | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 621 yd | |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club | The Pavilion, Cuddesdon Way | 905 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Take Away | 11 Knights Road, Oxford | 360 yd | |
| Jakes | 110 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford | 395 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | Chilli's Indian Cuisine, Dunnock Way | 880 yd | |
| Burger King Drive Thru | Unit 5, Oxford Retail Park | 898 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | Unit 17, The Chiltern Business Centre | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse ByIceland | Unit 1, Oxford Retail Park | 887 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 898 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Leys Youth And Community Centre Blackbird Leys Road | 371 yd | |
| Northfield School KNIGHTS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 407 yd |
| Blackbird Leys Swimming Pool (Closed) Blackbird Leys Road | swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oxford) OZONE LEISURE PARK OZONE LEISURE PARK GRENOBLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School WESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Oxford United (The Kassam Stadium) Grenoble Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Leys Pools And Leisure Centre PEGASUS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.