Turl Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 3DQ 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 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 3DU, OX1 4AG, OX1 4AB, OX1 4DN, OX1 3EF, OX1 3DA, OX1 3AS, OX1 3EY, OX1 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX1 3DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 42.7% | 48.8% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 57.3% | 51.2% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.4% 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 | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 59.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -42.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 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 (93.5%) 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 | 70.1% | 65.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 27.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 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 3DQ this area, 0.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 0.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 64.3% | 73.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 56.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 24.6% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83% | 75.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 69.9% | 69.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 69.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 5.8% | -8.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 16.4% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 20.8% | 6.0% | 14.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turl Street was 401.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Turl Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 23rd highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Turl Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2015-08-13 | £38,375 |
OX1 3DQ 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 3DQ 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) | 2368 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 292 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 199 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 77 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Other | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,578 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 | 1,018 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 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 247 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 505 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Missing Bean Ltd | 14 Turl Street, Oxford | 2 yd | |
| Il Corno | 40 - 41 Covered Market, Market Street | 19 yd | |
| Colombia Coffee Roasters | 106 - 107 Covered Market, Market Street | 38 yd | |
| Brothers Cafe | Brothers 63 And 77-79, Covered Market | 38 yd | |
| Iscream | 113-114 Covered Market, Market Street | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Hall | Lincoln College, Turl Street | 32 yd | |
| The Market Tap | 60 - 62 Covered Market, Market Street | 56 yd | |
| The Varsity Club | 9 High Street, Oxford | 89 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Yard, High Street | 96 yd | |
| All Bar One | 124 High Street, Oxford | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 13 Turl Street, Oxford | 2 yd | |
| Puggi Yoggi | Covered Market, Market Street | 38 yd | |
| Moo-Moo's | 34-35 Covered Market, Market Street | 45 yd | |
| Alpha Bar | 89 Covered Market, Market Street | 45 yd | |
| A Taste Of China | 51 Covered Market, Market Street | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 117 - 119 St Aldate's, Oxford | 182 yd | |
| Jiamart Chinese Supermarket | Coventry Building Society, 18 New Inn Hall Street | 287 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 13-18 Queen Street, Oxford | 300 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 5 Magdalen Street, Oxford | 310 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 9 Magdalen Street, Oxford | 331 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourton Mill Health & Leisure Club (Oxford) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Oxford) The Westgate The Westgate Castle Street | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Merton Fields MERTON STREET | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Central) LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 ST. EBBES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Oxford University Club MANSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 627 yd |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 743 yd |
| Oxford Ice Rink OXPENS ROAD | ice rinks | 862 yd |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| New College Sports Ground ST. CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 924 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.