Marlborough Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 4LT is located in the Hinksey Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 4LX, OX1 4PJ, OX1 4QJ, OX1 4LZ, OX1 4PQ, OX1 4NX, OX1 4LY, OX1 4LU, OX1 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX1 4LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 62.3% | 54.1% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 61% | 68.3% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 24.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 4LT this area, 5.3% 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 7.1% | -6.4% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.9% | 76.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.7% | 80.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 73% | 65.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 18.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 65% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Hinksey Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hinksey Park and the 124th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Marlborough Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-11-19 | £701,227 |
| 228 Marlborough Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-29 | £673,706 |
| 184 Marlborough Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-11-18 | £550,135 |
| 186 Marlborough Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2016-09-09 | £668,233 |
| 170 Marlborough Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £449,600 | 2015-06-26 | £599,106 |
OX1 4LT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX1 4LT 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 4LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 69 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 11 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 5,068 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 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Free schools | 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 | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,398 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 | 771 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 1,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogacre Cafe | Hogacre Common Eco Park, 47A White House Road | 122 yd | |
| Falafel House | 42A Abingdon Road, Oxford | 210 yd | |
| Hinksey Outdoor Pool | Hinksey Pools, Hinksey Park | 373 yd | |
| Viny's Cafe | Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pools, Abingdon Road | 420 yd | |
| Akiport Cafe | 192 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House By Tap Social Movement | The White House, 38 Abingdon Road | 233 yd | |
| Hubble And Home | 200 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 464 yd | |
| Head Of The River | Head Of The River PH, Folly Bridge | 466 yd | |
| South Oxford Bowls Club | Sunningwell Road, Oxford | 780 yd | |
| The Duke Of Monmouth | 260 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 270 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 St Aldate's, Oxford | 799 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21 Westgate Shopping Centre, Bonn Square | 981 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 13-18 Queen Street, Oxford | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Recreation Ground Whitehouse Road | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Brasenose College Sports Ground Abingdon Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Hinksey Park HINKSEY PARK HINKSEY PARK ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool LAKE STREET | swimming pool | 372 yd |
| The Queens College ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Corpus Christi College Sports Ground (Closed) White House Road | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Pembroke College Sports Ground WHITE HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Willows Leisure Club ABINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - University College Sports Ground ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Oxford Ice Rink OXPENS ROAD | ice rinks | 893 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.