Turn Again Lane is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 1QL is located in the Osney & St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turn Again Lane, Oxford, OX1 1QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 1UQ, OX1 1AN, OX1 1SG, OX1 1QZ, OX1 1UA, OX1 1AW, OX1 1UD, OX1 1TG, OX1 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX1 1QL is primarily male, with 58.5% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 41.5% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 58.5% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 1QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.2% | 88.3% | 32.1% | 37.9% | 50.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 10.3% | -17.0% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 0.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (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 | 48.9% | 62.5% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 3.8% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1QL this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 3.7% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 1.1% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 59.8% | 48.6% | 16.9% | 42.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 28.1% | -16.5% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 7.9% | 0.9% | -7.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 70.9% | 69.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 64% | 65.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 65.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 6% | -6.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 26.5% | 6.0% | 20.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turn Again Lane was 654.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Turn Again Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 10th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Turn Again Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1999-05-14 | £814,688 |
OX1 1QL 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 student residents living in OX1 1QL 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) | 429 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 3,223 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 | 234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 286 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Nandos, 315 The Westgate | 63 yd | |
| Curzon Oxford | Cinema Curzon, 316 The Westgate | 63 yd | |
| Sticks 'N' Sushi | Sticks N Sushi, 311 The Westgate | 63 yd | |
| The Alchemist | 306 The Westgate, Queen Street | 63 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | 301 The Westgate, Queen Street | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Blenheim | 13 St Ebbe's Street, Oxford | 61 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmers | Paradise Street, Oxford | 205 yd | |
| Sixes Social Cricket | Kupp John Lewis, 101 The Westgate | 217 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Tavern, 24 Paradise Street | 243 yd | |
| The Castle Oxford Ltd | The Castle Tavern, 24 Paradise Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbleology | 126 High Street, Oxford | 407 yd | |
| A Taste Of China | 51 Covered Market, Market Street | 438 yd | |
| Moo-Moo's | 34-35 Covered Market, Market Street | 439 yd | |
| Alpha Bar | 89 Covered Market, Market Street | 439 yd | |
| Puggi Yoggi | Covered Market, Market Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21 Westgate Shopping Centre, Bonn Square | 86 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 13-18 Queen Street, Oxford | 182 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 St Aldate's, Oxford | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 117 - 119 St Aldate's, Oxford | 298 yd | |
| Jiamart Chinese Supermarket | Coventry Building Society, 18 New Inn Hall Street | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Oxford Central) LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 ST. EBBES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 61 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Oxford) The Westgate The Westgate Castle Street | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Oxford) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Oxford Ice Rink OXPENS ROAD | ice rinks | 413 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Merton Fields MERTON STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Grandpont Recreation Ground Whitehouse Road | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Brasenose College Sports Ground Abingdon Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| The Queens College ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 940 yd |
| Corpus Christi College Sports Ground (Closed) White House Road | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.