Oakthorpe Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 7BD 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 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, OX2 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 7BE, OX2 7BB, OX2 7BA, OX2 7NJ, OX2 7UP, OX2 7AR, OX2 7BG, OX2 7HQ, OX2 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 7BD is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 39.2% | 46% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 60.8% | 54% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 7BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.1% 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 | 80.2% | 79.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 41.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 71.6% | 70.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 22.3% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 22.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -10.9% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 OX2 7BD this area, 9.5% 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 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 1.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 43.2% | 52% | 8.8% | 13.4% | 38.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 27.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 88.1% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 81.2% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 81.1% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.2% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.7% | -1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 37.4% | 6.0% | 31.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakthorpe Road was 2.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakthorpe Road has the lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,490,000 | 2024-08-14 | £1,380,742 |
| 45 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-09-15 | £1,361,969 |
| 53 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,436,954 |
| 31 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2020-08-03 | £1,165,370 |
| 33 Oakthorpe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,395,000 | 2019-11-01 | £1,511,624 |
OX2 7BD 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 OX2 7BD 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) | 270 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,866 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 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN | 3out of 4 | 2,072 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 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 4,918 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 | 3,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,184 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 | 81 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 190 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford High School Belbroughton Road , Oxford OX2 6XA | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an Restaurant | 197 Banbury Road, Oxford | 144 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 193 Banbury Road, Oxford | 145 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 205 Banbury Road, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 240 Banbury Road, Oxford | 192 yd | |
| Temptations Dessert Lounge | 231 Banbury Road, Oxford | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Association Lunch Club | North Oxford Association, Diamond Place | 258 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 258 Banbury Road, Oxford | 274 yd | |
| Oxford Bridge Club | 147 Banbury Road, Oxford | 348 yd | |
| North Oxford Conservative Club | 17 Middle Way, Oxford | 360 yd | |
| Wadham College Pavilion | Marston Ferry Road, Oxford | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 214 Banbury Road, Oxford | 190 yd | |
| Taylors | 239A Banbury Road, Oxford | 247 yd | |
| LB's Deli | 253 Banbury Road, Oxford | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 242 - 254 Banbury Road, Oxford | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 9 Suffolk House | 254 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Suffolk House | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edwards School WOODSTOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 171 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Keble College Sports Ground ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Ferry Leisure Centre DIAMOND PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Summer Fields School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Nuffield Health Oxfordshire Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 269C 269C WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Alexandra Park MIDDLE WAY | tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Oxford City & County Bowls Club MARSTON FERRY ROAD | indoor bowls | 437 yd |
| St John'S College ST JOHNS COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND ST JOHNS COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND WOODSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| The Cherwell School MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Oxford High School BELBROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 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 | 85.3% |
| 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 | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.