Venneit Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 1HZ is located in the Osney & St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Venneit Close, Oxford, OX1 1HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 1HY, OX2 6BL, OX2 6BZ, OX2 6BH, OX2 6BG, OX1 2RQ, OX2 6AX, OX2 6BT, OX2 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX1 1HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 38.4% | 48.1% | 9.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 61.6% | 51.9% | -9.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 OX1 1HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 76.1% | 85.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 13.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.7%) 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 | 65.2% | 52.5% | -12.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 43.2% | 15.6% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 OX1 1HZ this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 86.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 86.9% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 53.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 0% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 14.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 56.8% | 54.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.3% | 37.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.1% | 27.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 28.3% | 6.6% | -21.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.8% | 9.3% | -12.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 15.3% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 31.7% | 24.7% | 1.9% | 29.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.7% | 76.7% | -34.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 13% | 0.3% | 12.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Venneit Close was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Venneit Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 113th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Venneit Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,500 | 2023-08-23 | £339,474 |
| 7 Venneit Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-08-16 | £350,103 |
| 6 Venneit Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-12-12 | £361,247 |
| 23 Venneit Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-01-03 | £368,157 |
| 1 Venneit Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2017-03-31 | £330,316 |
OX1 1HZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX1 1HZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,342 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 | 1,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 838 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychwood School 72-74 Banbury Road , OX2 6JR | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Grill | 67 Walton Street, Oxford | 528 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 71-72 Walton Street, Oxford | 528 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 55 Walton Street, Oxford | 534 yd | |
| Zheng | 82 Walton Street, Oxford | 547 yd | |
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel | 24-25 Walton Crescent, Oxford | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bookbinder's Ale House | The Bookbinders Arms, 17-18 Victor Street | 265 yd | |
| Jericho Tavern | The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton Street | 395 yd | |
| The Rickety Press | 67 Cranham Street, Oxford | 437 yd | |
| The Oxford Retreat | 1-2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford | 501 yd | |
| Jude The Obscure | 54 Walton Street, Oxford | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers Burgers | 84 Walton Street, Oxford | 547 yd | |
| Koto | 114 Walton Street, Oxford | 556 yd | |
| RG | Rail Gourmet, Oxford Railway Station | 563 yd | |
| Dosa Park | 25 Park End Street, Oxford | 723 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Park End Street, Oxford | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 553 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Walton Street, Oxford | 555 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 123 Walton Street, Oxford | 671 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 815 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 9 Magdalen Street, Oxford | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Botley Park Botley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| St Annes College Fitness Suite ST ANNE'S COLLEGE ST ANNE'S COLLEGE WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.