St Pauls Crescent is in Oxford and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX2 9AG is located in the Botley & Sunningwell 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 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, OX2 9AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX2 9AQ, OX2 9AD, OX2 9AE, OX2 9HN, OX2 9AB, OX2 9AJ, OX2 9AF, OX2 9HP, OX2 9HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX2 9AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 45.9% | 47.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 31% | 42.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 42.6% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 54.1% | 51.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 55.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 76.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 79.7% | 72.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 12.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 73.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 2.8% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Crescent was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.3% higher than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Pauls Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 38th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-01-24 | £445,710 |
| 24 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-12-21 | £499,030 |
| 34 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,650 | 2020-08-28 | £486,513 |
| 6 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-10-02 | £439,251 |
| 34 St Pauls Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,500 | 2013-07-22 | £497,406 |
OX2 9AG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 58 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Road Nursery School and Daycare Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 4,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royale International School of Education Trajan House, Mill Street , OX2 0DJ | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College Oxford Oxford Study Centre , Trajan House OX2 0DJ | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherwell College Oxford Osney Lane , (Off Mill Street) OX1 1BZ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Bean | 2 Church Way | 212 yd | |
| Santinos Pizzeria | Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square | 233 yd | |
| Dosa Park | Unit 18, 32 West Way Square | 278 yd | |
| Botley Seniors Luncheon Club | Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way | 306 yd | |
| Premier Inn - Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, West Way | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seacourt Bridge | 78 West Way, Oxford | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 49 Crabtree Road, Botley | 292 yd | |
| Aryzay | 26 West Way Square | 294 yd | |
| Harrisons Fish & Chip Co. | 6 Elms Parade | 311 yd | |
| Taylors | 10 Elms Parade, Botley | 312 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 West Way Square | 233 yd | |
| Iceland | 13 The Square, West Way | 265 yd | |
| Aldi | Botley Road, Oxford | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| North Hinksey C Of E School NORTH HINKSEY LANE | grass pitches | 972 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.