Capel Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 7LA is located in the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead 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 Capel Close, Oxford, OX2 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 7LE, OX2 7LB, OX2 7LQ, OX2 7PL, OX2 7JY, OX2 7LN, OX2 7LD, OX2 7LR, OX2 7PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 7LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 52.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.9% | 38.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 49% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 62.1% | 59.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 7LA this area, 2.9% 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 81.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.1% | 81.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 47.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 73.2% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 70.2% | 64.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 63.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 16.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 9% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 8% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.2% | 0.3% | 8.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capel Close was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capel Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 68th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Capel Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2024-07-12 | £999,214 |
| 11 Capel Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2023-12-20 | £1,186,692 |
| 13 Capel Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2022-06-01 | £1,395,543 |
| 25 Capel Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2020-11-06 | £1,373,158 |
| 4 Capel Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2019-10-25 | £1,551,310 |
OX2 7LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 7LA 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 OX2 7LA 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 55 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Community 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 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 5,422 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 | 4,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d'Overbroeck's 333 Banbury Road , Oxford OX2 7PL | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 1,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Overbroeck's College | Hayfield House, 338-340 Banbury Road | 319 yd | |
| New Dancing Dragon | 283 Banbury Road, Oxford | 368 yd | |
| Pompette | Portabello, 7 South Parade | 499 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Summertown | 8 South Parade, Oxford | 500 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Virgin Active Heath Club, 269C Woodstock Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Conservative Club | 17 Middle Way, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 258 Banbury Road, Oxford | 663 yd | |
| North Oxford Association Lunch Club | North Oxford Association, Diamond Place | 912 yd | |
| The Plough | 37 First Turn, Oxford | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB's Deli | 253 Banbury Road, Oxford | 629 yd | |
| Taylors | 239A Banbury Road, Oxford | 629 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 214 Banbury Road, Oxford | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 9 Suffolk House | 623 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Suffolk House | 623 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 242 - 254 Banbury Road, Oxford | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park MIDDLE WAY | tennis courts | 395 yd |
| St Edwards School WOODSTOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Summer Fields School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Nuffield Health Oxfordshire Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 269C 269C WOODSTOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Keble College Sports Ground ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Cutteslowe Primary School WREN ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Wolvercote Primary School FIRST TURN | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Ferry Leisure Centre DIAMOND PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Cutteslowe Park CUTTESLOWE PARK CUTTESLOWE PARK HARBORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Wadham College Sports Ground WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.