Beech Croft Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 7AY is located in the Summertown 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 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, OX2 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 7AZ, OX2 7BA, OX2 7AA, OX2 7AX, OX2 7NQ, OX2 7AW, OX2 7BB, OX2 7NH, OX2 7AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX2 7AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 29.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 59.3% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 64% | 61.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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 7AY this area, 4.2% 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 72.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.4% | 72.1% | -4.3% | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 87.7% | 87.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 76.6% | 66.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 67.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Croft Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,289,794 |
| 21 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,620,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,728,565 |
| 27 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,282,995 |
| 37 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-11-14 | £1,462,862 |
| 25 Beech Croft Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,560,000 | 2018-09-03 | £1,668,952 |
OX2 7AY 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 7AY 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 5,124 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 | 3,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 395 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford High School Belbroughton Road , Oxford OX2 6XA | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lounge | 193 Banbury Road, Oxford | 216 yd | |
| Xi'an Restaurant | 197 Banbury Road, Oxford | 220 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 240 Banbury Road, Oxford | 231 yd | |
| North Oxford Association | Diamond Place, Oxford | 275 yd | |
| Bickels Yard | Ferry Sports Centre, Ferry Pool Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Bridge Club | 147 Banbury Road, Oxford | 162 yd | |
| North Oxford Association Lunch Club | North Oxford Association, Diamond Place | 275 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 258 Banbury Road, Oxford | 433 yd | |
| North Oxford Conservative Club | 17 Middle Way, Oxford | 568 yd | |
| Wadham College Pavilion | Marston Ferry Road, Oxford | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 214 Banbury Road, Oxford | 237 yd | |
| Taylors | 239A Banbury Road, Oxford | 428 yd | |
| LB's Deli | 253 Banbury Road, Oxford | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 242 - 254 Banbury Road, Oxford | 231 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 9 Suffolk House | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Suffolk House | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The University Of Oxford - Keble College Sports Ground ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Ferry Leisure Centre DIAMOND PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 278 yd |
| St Edwards School WOODSTOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Oxford City & County Bowls Club MARSTON FERRY ROAD | indoor bowls | 380 yd |
| St John'S College ST JOHNS COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND ST JOHNS COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND WOODSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Oxford High School BELBROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Summer Fields School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Nuffield Health Oxfordshire Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 269C 269C WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| The Cherwell School MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Alexandra Park MIDDLE WAY | tennis courts | 636 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.