Grimbly Place is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 7LT 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimbly Place, Oxford, OX2 7LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 7PU, OX2 7QU, OX2 7PD, OX2 7QF, OX2 7QW, OX2 7PX, OX2 7QR, OX2 7QN, OX2 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 7LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.6% | 29.1% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 43% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 57.5% | 51.2% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 35% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 7LT this area, 5.2% 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 73.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 5.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 73.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 39.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 83.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 78.8% | 67.2% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 67.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 19.1% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 2.9% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimbly Place 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grimbly Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-10-31 | £714,397 |
| 6 Grimbly Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £999,999 | 2024-07-26 | £980,675 |
| 5 Grimbly Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-06-16 | £835,704 |
| 3 Grimbly Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-10-15 | £673,214 |
| 6 Grimbly Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-07-09 | £742,962 |
OX2 7LT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 7LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Hill School Oxford Road , OX5 2NT | 2out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,948 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 | 4,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,356 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 | 228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 1,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nai's Eatery | 104 Islip Road, Oxford | 212 yd | |
| D'Overbroeck's College | Hayfield House, 338-340 Banbury Road | 332 yd | |
| Cutteslowe Community Centre | Wren Road, Oxford | 417 yd | |
| New Dancing Dragon | 283 Banbury Road, Oxford | 427 yd | |
| Burnout BBQ | Unit 6, Suffolk House | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Conservative Club | 17 Middle Way, Oxford | 608 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 258 Banbury Road, Oxford | 663 yd | |
| North Oxford Association Lunch Club | North Oxford Association, Diamond Place | 890 yd | |
| Wadham College Pavilion | Marston Ferry Road, Oxford | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB's Deli | 253 Banbury Road, Oxford | 667 yd | |
| Taylors | 239A Banbury Road, Oxford | 667 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 214 Banbury Road, Oxford | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 9 Suffolk House | 661 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Suffolk House | 661 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 242 - 254 Banbury Road, Oxford | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Primary School WREN ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Alexandra Park MIDDLE WAY | tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Summer Fields School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Cutteslowe Park CUTTESLOWE PARK CUTTESLOWE PARK HARBORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| St Edwards School WOODSTOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Wadham College Sports Ground WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Ferry Leisure Centre DIAMOND PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Oxford City & County Bowls Club MARSTON FERRY ROAD | indoor bowls | 998 yd |
| The Cherwell School MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Keble College Sports Ground ELIZABETH JENNINGS WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.