Willow Close is in Garsington, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX44 9AN is located in the Garsington & Horspath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Close, Garsington, Oxford, OX44 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX44 9AE, OX44 9AG, OX44 9AQ, OX44 9AJ, OX44 9AW, OX44 9AD, OX44 9BT, OX44 9AP, OX44 9AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX44 9AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.5% | 27.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 48.2% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 21% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 24.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 91.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Garsington & Horspath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Garsington & Horspath and the 196th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Willow Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-21 | £331,904 |
| 37 Willow Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-04-08 | £384,798 |
| 35 Willow Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-01 | £326,238 |
| 18 Willow Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-11-18 | £284,295 |
| 27 Willow Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-13 | £355,996 |
OX44 9AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX44 9AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garsington Church of England Primary School Wheatley Road , Garsington OX44 9EW | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garsington Church of England Primary School Wheatley Road , Garsington OX44 9EW | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus School Field Avenue , Blackbird Leys OX4 6RQ | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus School Field Avenue , Blackbird Leys OX4 6RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Park School Holton , OX33 1QH | 3out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Park School Holton , OX33 1QH | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 4,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 4,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School 61-63 Cuddesdon Way , Blackbird Leys OX4 6SB | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe Tutorial Unit Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leys Community Centre , Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garsington Lunch Club | Lunch Club, Garsington Village Hall, Oxford Road | 666 yd | |
| Manor restaurant Garsington LTD | 16 The Green | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garsington Sports and Social Club | Denton Lane | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garsington Sports Club DENTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 203.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 203.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.