Bridge Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 0BD is located in the Osney & St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 0BA, OX2 0BQ, OX2 0AU, OX2 0BH, OX2 0DH, OX2 0BJ, OX2 0BE, OX2 0AY, OX2 0BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 0BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 OX2 0BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 45.2% | 49.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 30.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 57.7% | 62.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 OX2 0BD this area, 5.9% 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 75.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.8% | 75.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 41.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.5% | 89.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 70.8% | 66.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 66.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.9% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 2.9% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho and the 146th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102A Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-05 | £389,338 |
| 73 Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-04-27 | £607,207 |
| 68 Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-02-25 | £421,620 |
| 70 Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2021-11-05 | £497,683 |
| 71 Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-12-08 | £523,994 |
OX2 0BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
OX2 0BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 OX2 0BD 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 4,012 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 | 841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 1,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley's Cafe | Roger House, Osney Mead | 361 yd | |
| The Fish Market Osney Food Shed | Unit 7, Ferry Mills | 361 yd | |
| Greggs | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 393 yd | |
| Lulas Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine | 20-21 Park End Street, Oxford | 415 yd | |
| Compass Group UK Ltd At Osney One | Osney Mead Industrial Estate, Osney Mead | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holly Bush | The Hollybush Inn, 106 Bridge Street | 1 yd | |
| The Punter | 7 South Street, Oxford | 126 yd | |
| West Oxford Democrats Club Ltd | 1 North Street, Oxford | 130 yd | |
| The Porterhouse Grill And Rooms | Kite Inn, 68-69 Mill Street | 196 yd | |
| West Oxford Bowls Club | West Oxford Recreation Ground, Botley Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CurryDor | 25 Botley Road, Oxford | 248 yd | |
| Pickle And Lime | 67 Botley Road, Oxford | 354 yd | |
| RG | Rail Gourmet, Oxford Railway Station | 388 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Park End Street, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| Dosa Park | 25 Park End Street, Oxford | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street | 393 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 110 - 120 Botley Road, Oxford | 474 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21 Westgate Shopping Centre, Bonn Square | 1,007 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 1,020 yd | |
| Jiamart Chinese Supermarket | Coventry Building Society, 18 New Inn Hall Street | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Botley Park Botley Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Oxford Ice Rink OXPENS ROAD | ice rinks | 714 yd |
| Worcester College WALTON STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Oxford) The Westgate The Westgate Castle Street | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Central) LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 LITTLEGATE HOUSE 16-17 ST. EBBES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.