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St Thomas Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 1JE is located in the Osney & St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.

StreetScan combines information about St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX1 1JW, OX1 1HQ, OX1 1HD, OX1 1HG, OX1 1JZ, OX1 1HT, OX1 1HF, OX1 1JJ, OX1 1AZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX1 1JE is primarily male, with 62.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.3%37.6%-4.7% 51.0% -13.4%
Male57.7%62.4%4.7% 49.0% 13.4%

Partnership Status

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 1JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single66.5%68.3%1.8% 37.9% 30.4%
Married: Opposite sex23.5%26.8%3.3% 44.2% -17.4%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.8%0.5%-1.3% 2.2% -1.7%
Divorced5.9%4.4%-1.5% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed1.8%0%-1.8% 6.1% -6.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.1%61.4%10.3% 48.4% 13.0%
Good health36.6%27%-9.6% 33.6% -6.6%
Fair health9.7%9.5%-0.2% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health1.8%2.1%0.3% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 1JE this area, 4.4% 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 83.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.1%4.4%0.3% 18.2% -13.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.6%1.6%-2.0% 9.6% -8.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.4%4.9%-0.5% 13.4% -8.5%
Apprenticeship0.5%0.5%0.0% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%4.9%-3.7% 16.9% -12.0%
Degree or Similar70.6%83.1%12.5% 33.8% 49.3%
Other7.2%0.5%-6.7% 2.8% -2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese8.4%13.2%4.8% 0.7% 12.5%
Indian0.9%2.6%1.7% 3.1% -0.5%
Pakistani0.4%1.1%0.7% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian4%3.7%-0.3% 1.6% 2.1%
Black African0.4%2.1%1.7% 2.5% -0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.0% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%2.1%1.2% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.5%0.1% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%1.6%0.7% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other1.3%2.6%1.3% 0.8% 1.8%
White76.7%63%-13.7% 81.4% -18.4%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab3.1%2.6%-0.5% 0.6% 2.0%
Other2.2%3.2%1.0% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 32.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom52.4%32.3%-20.1% 83.2% -50.9%
European Union20.3%23.3%3.0% 6.1% 17.2%
Rest of Europe1.8%3.7%1.9% 0.8% 2.9%
Africa2.6%3.2%0.6% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia14.5%22.2%7.7% 5.6% 16.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.2%14.8%8.6% 1.3% 13.5%
Oceania2.2%0.5%-1.7% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK52%32.3%-19.7% 83.2% -50.9%
10+ Years17.2%14.8%-2.4% 9.8% 5.0%
5-10 Years16.3%11.6%-4.7% 2.9% 8.7%
2-5 Years7%17.5%10.5% 2.2% 15.3%
Less than 2 years7.5%23.8%16.3% 1.9% 21.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom40.6% 76.7% -36.1%
France3.6% 0.3% 3.3%
Germany2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Italy3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Spain3.1% 0.4% 2.7%
Poland2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Middle East1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Eastern Asia12.5% 0.3% 12.2%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
Central Asia0.5% 0.0% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean10.4% 0.3% 10.1%
Central and South America1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.4% 37.2% 10.2%
Christian25.8% 46.2% -20.4%
Buddhist4.2% 0.5% 3.7%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Jewish2.6% 0.5% 2.1%
Muslim4.7% 6.5% -1.8%
Other religion2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Not answered11.1% 6.0% 5.1%

Safety

Is St Thomas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Carfax & Jericho average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,300
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OX1 1JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Thomas Street are based on 211 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oxford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX1 1JE

Average Price
£628,237
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£627,931
Flats/Maisonettes
£629,015
Other
£581,846

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Thomas Street

Average Price
£578,625
Semi-Detached
£476,924
Terraced
£696,585
Detached
£670,982
Flats/Maisonettes
£561,340
Other
£1,317,787

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Thomas Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 9 The Lion Brewery St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£860,0002025-01-15 £902,267
Flat 13 The Lion Brewery St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,000,0002024-10-17 £958,753
Flat 31 The Lion Brewery St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£365,0002023-12-15 £381,790
Flat 19 The Lion Brewery St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002023-06-16 £471,557
Flat 55 The Lion Brewery St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£491,0002022-12-09 £504,505
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX1 1JE

Employment

OX1 1JE 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 1JE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Student (economically inactive)49
Full-Time Student (with or without job)16
Self-Employed13
Part-Time Employee8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other6
Looking after home or family4
Retired4
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities36
Education33
Information and communication15
Human health and social work activities10
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Manufacturing6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Real estate activities4
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles3
Transport and storage2
Administrative and support service activities2
Construction2
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grandpont Nursery School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH
3out of 4 1,184 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comper Foundation Stage School
Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ
3out of 4 2,788 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Slade Nursery School
Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ
4out of 4 4,838 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School
Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH
4out of 4 5,255 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Oxford Community Primary School
Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY
3out of 4 715 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Hart Street , OX2 6BN
3out of 4 906 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA
3out of 4 943 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ
3out of 4 1,613 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ
3out of 4 1,837 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Matthew Arnold School
Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE
3out of 4 2,945 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Cherwell School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE
4out of 4 2,953 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Swan School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP
- not rated 3,095 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Cheney School
Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH
3out of 4 3,331 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gregory the Great
Cricket Road , OX4 3DR
- not rated 3,440 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Activate Learning
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 312 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ruskin College
Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ
- not rated 4,242 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carfax College
39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP
- not rated 199 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Eckersley School of English
14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ
- not rated 539 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherwell College Oxford
St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR
- not rated 596 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Oxford Media & Business School
1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR
- not rated 697 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ Church Cathedral School
3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW
- not rated 703 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nomad4-6 Park End Street, Oxford197 yd
Jericho Coffee Traders45 Oxford Castle, New Road216 yd
Malmaison Oxford3 Oxford Castle, New Road216 yd
Tri Service KitchenFalklands House, Oxpens Road221 yd
The Olive BranchCafe, Royal Oxford Hotel251 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The CastleThe Castle Tavern, 24 Paradise Street168 yd
The Castle Oxford LtdThe Castle Tavern, 24 Paradise Street168 yd
AtikCantay House, 36 - 39 Park End Street170 yd
Kiss39 Park End Street, Oxford170 yd
The LighthouseLighthouse, 1 Park End Street196 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza18 Park End Street, Oxford276 yd
Dosa Park25 Park End Street, Oxford276 yd
Kebab KingUnit E, Threeways House420 yd
Yunus Zain Ltd6 Gloucester Street, Oxford455 yd
RGRail Gourmet, Oxford Railway Station461 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's21 Westgate Shopping Centre, Bonn Square362 yd
Jiamart Chinese SupermarketCoventry Building Society, 18 New Inn Hall Street396 yd
Marks & Spencer13-18 Queen Street, Oxford460 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsOxford Railway Station, Park End Street468 yd
Sainsbury's117 - 119 St Aldate's, Oxford538 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Buzz Gym (Oxford)
The Westgate The Westgate Castle Street
health and fitness suite330 yd
Oxford Ice Rink
OXPENS ROAD
ice rinks349 yd
Worcester College
WALTON STREET
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts359 yd
Pure Gym (Oxford Central)
LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 ST. EBBES STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool435 yd
Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Oxford) (Closed)
6-7 6-7 High Street
health and fitness suite592 yd
Botley Park
Botley Road
grass pitches, tennis courts821 yd
Merton Fields
MERTON STREET
grass pitches997 yd
Grandpont Recreation Ground
Whitehouse Road
grass pitches1,002 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed55 Mbit/s
Average download speed142.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.