Islip Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX2 7SP 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 Islip Road, Oxford, OX2 7SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 7SW, OX2 7ST, OX2 7SS, OX2 7QJ, OX2 7SQ, OX2 7QL, OX2 7SR, OX2 7SN, OX2 7SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 7SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 44.9% | 45.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 41.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 58.6% | 55.9% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
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.
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 10.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 55.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.6% | 76.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 76.7% | 75% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 75% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 3.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islip Road was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Islip Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead and the 13th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Islip Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2026-03-13 | £850,000 |
| 69 Islip Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-07-11 | £765,199 |
| 87 Islip Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £926,200 | 2023-07-24 | £928,002 |
| 81 Islip Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-06-28 | £613,390 |
| 97 Islip Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-09 | £281,543 |
OX2 7SP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX2 7SP 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Feild Nursery School Bicester Road , OX5 2LG | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kidlington Nursery School Oxford Road , OX5 1EA | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 5,068 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 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , OX2 7SX | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolvercote Primary School First Turn , Wolvercote OX2 8AQ | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,272 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 | 493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northern House School South Parade , Summertown OX2 7JN | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House School South Parade , Summertown OX2 7JN | - not rated | 918 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern House Academy South Parade , OX2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 45 yd | |
| Cutteslowe Community Centre | Wren Road, Oxford | 199 yd | |
| D'Overbroeck's College | Hayfield House, 338-340 Banbury Road | 551 yd | |
| New Dancing Dragon | 283 Banbury Road, Oxford | 644 yd | |
| Burnout BBQ | Unit 6, Suffolk House | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Conservative Club | 17 Middle Way, Oxford | 826 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 258 Banbury Road, Oxford | 860 yd | |
| Wadham College Pavilion | Marston Ferry Road, Oxford | 1,042 yd | |
| North Oxford Association Lunch Club | North Oxford Association, Diamond Place | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB's Deli | 253 Banbury Road, Oxford | 872 yd | |
| Taylors | 239A Banbury Road, Oxford | 872 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 214 Banbury Road, Oxford | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 9 Suffolk House | 865 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Suffolk House | 865 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 242 - 254 Banbury Road, Oxford | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe Primary School WREN ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Cutteslowe Park CUTTESLOWE PARK CUTTESLOWE PARK HARBORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Summer Fields School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Alexandra Park MIDDLE WAY | tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Wadham College Sports Ground WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND WADHAM COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MARSTON FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| St Edwards School WOODSTOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Ferry Leisure Centre DIAMOND PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.