Bear Lane is in Stadhampton, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX44 7UR is located in the Haseley Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bear Lane, Stadhampton, Oxford, OX44 7UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX44 7UU, OX44 7XS, OX44 7XR, OX44 7US, OX44 7TP, OX44 7UT, OX44 7QT, OX44 7TS, OX44 7TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX44 7UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX44 7UR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 30% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 56.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.4%) 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% | 58.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 10.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 10.7% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 42.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.6% | 87.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 87.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bear Lane was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Benson & Crowmarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bear Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Benson & Crowmarsh and the 110th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southlea Bear Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £817,500 | 2022-03-31 | £852,607 |
| 21 Bear Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-11 | £665,217 |
| 17 Bear Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-04-20 | £584,263 |
| Stonewell Cottage Bear Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-07-26 | £667,709 |
| Bear & Ragged Staff Bear Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2017-07-26 | £22,257 |
OX44 7UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadhampton Primary School Stadhampton Primary School, Cratlands Close , Stadhampton OX44 7XL | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Milton Church of England Primary School Stadhampton Road , Little Milton OX44 7QD | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Woods Academy Wimblestraw Road , Berinsfield OX10 7LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School The Green , OX44 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalgrove Community Primary School High Street , Chalgrove OX44 7ST | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Bear Hotel | Bear Lane | 37 yd | |
| The Coach and Horses | Coach & Horses | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stadhampton Primary School CRATLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| The Green ANCHOR GATE ANCHOR GATE THE GREEN | grass pitches | 542 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 | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.