Summerfield is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX1 4RU 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 Summerfield, Oxford, OX1 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX1 4RN, OX1 4RA, OX1 4RR, OX1 4RB, OX1 4RJ, OX1 4RF, OX1 4RH, OX1 4RG, OX1 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX1 4RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 52.9% | 47.4% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52.6% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 46.1% | 46.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 39% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 54.8% | 58.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4RU this area, 9% 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 60.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 78.7% | 76.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 72.6% | 66.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 14.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 65.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerfield was 184.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% higher than the Hinksey Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerfield has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hinksey Park and the 62nd highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Summerfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £658,000 | 2025-06-27 | £664,426 |
| 7 Summerfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2025-03-20 | £473,085 |
| 22 Summerfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2024-09-30 | £454,516 |
| 20 Summerfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-03-28 | £593,611 |
| 21 Summerfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-04 | £233,252 |
OX1 4RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 4RU 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 4RU 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 | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,397 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 | 1,231 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Greenes Tutorial Establishment 45 Pembroke Street , OX1 1BP | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akiport Cafe | 192 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 73 yd | |
| Viny's Cafe | Hinksey Outdoor Swimming Pools, Abingdon Road | 136 yd | |
| Hinksey Outdoor Pool | Hinksey Pools, Hinksey Park | 177 yd | |
| Voco Oxford Spires | Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon Road | 245 yd | |
| Falafel House | 42A Abingdon Road, Oxford | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubble And Home | 200 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 73 yd | |
| South Oxford Bowls Club | Sunningwell Road, Oxford | 372 yd | |
| The Duke Of Monmouth | 260 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 372 yd | |
| The White House By Tap Social Movement | The White House, 38 Abingdon Road | 558 yd | |
| Head Of The River | Head Of The River PH, Folly Bridge | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 270 Abingdon Road, Oxford | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 279 Abingdon Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinksey Park HINKSEY PARK HINKSEY PARK ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 161 yd |
| Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool LAKE STREET | swimming pool | 178 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - University College Sports Ground ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 232 yd |
| Willows Leisure Club ABINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Brasenose College Sports Ground Abingdon Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| The Queens College ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Grandpont Recreation Ground Whitehouse Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Corpus Christi College Sports Ground (Closed) White House Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Pembroke College Sports Ground WHITE HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 956 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.