Walton Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 2HD is located in the Carfax & Jericho electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 2LL, OX1 2HG, OX1 2LH, OX1 2LQ, OX1 2JW, OX1 2LG, OX1 2JJ, OX1 2HQ, OX1 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX1 2HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 44.7% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.2% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 62.1% | 74.7% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 23% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 52.9% | 64% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 28.7% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 2HD this area, 2.2% 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 87.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 2.2% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 1% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 6% | -11.2% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 87.4% | 47.4% | 33.8% | 53.6% |
| Other | 14.5% | 1.9% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.1% 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 | 8.8% | 1.3% | -7.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 17.6% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 67.1% | 50.1% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -31.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 26.4% 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 | 61.2% | 26.4% | -34.8% | 83.2% | -56.8% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 34.1% | 17.0% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 4% 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 | 60% | 26.4% | -33.6% | 83.2% | -56.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 4% | -13.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 22.4% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 20.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 41.5% | 31.5% | 1.9% | 39.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30% | 76.7% | -46.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 15.2% | 0.3% | 14.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Street was 1271.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 305.3% higher than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walton Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 3rd highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 661.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2024-05-31 | £1,775,195 |
| 163 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-05-15 | £1,397,877 |
| 170 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2023-02-13 | £1,762,550 |
| 166 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-08-15 | £1,463,286 |
| 153 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-05-08 | £479,401 |
OX1 2HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2HD 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) | 596 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 5,058 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 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,637 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 | 830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 198 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 390 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College School 2 Savile Road , OX1 3UA | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant And Cafe | 34-36 Beaumont Street, Oxford | 168 yd | |
| The Spires Cafe | 99 Gloucester Green, Oxford | 209 yd | |
| Thirsty Meeples Board Game Cafe | 99 Gloucester Green, Oxford | 209 yd | |
| Gino's Spaghetti House | 94 Gloucester Green, Oxford | 209 yd | |
| Compass Group UK Ltd At The Cafe | University Offices, Wellington Square | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford | 262 yd | |
| Love Jericho | 30 Walton Street, Oxford | 263 yd | |
| Raoul's Bar | 32 Walton Street, Oxford | 263 yd | |
| The OXO Bar | Eurobar, 48 George Street | 271 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cambridge | 5 - 6 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najar's Place | St Giles', Oxford | 246 yd | |
| Yunus Zain Ltd | 6 Gloucester Street, Oxford | 262 yd | |
| Organic Deli | 24 Friars Entry, Oxford | 265 yd | |
| Kebab King | Unit E, Threeways House | 293 yd | |
| Taylors | 31 St Giles', Oxford | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 123 Walton Street, Oxford | 298 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 9 Magdalen Street, Oxford | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 Magdalen Street, Oxford | 325 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 40-42 Walton Street, Oxford | 480 yd | |
| Jiamart Chinese Supermarket | Coventry Building Society, 18 New Inn Hall Street | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 211 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Oxford) The Westgate The Westgate Castle Street | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Oxford) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Central) LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 ST. EBBES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| St Annes College Fitness Suite ST ANNE'S COLLEGE ST ANNE'S COLLEGE WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Oxford University Club MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 888 yd |
| Oxford Ice Rink OXPENS ROAD | ice rinks | 915 yd |
| Botley Park Botley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| University Parks Sports Ground SOUTH PARKS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Merton Fields MERTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.