Dover Close, Oxford, OX2 9FN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX2 9FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.4%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	51%	49.6%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OX2 9FN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	28.5%	2.4%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	52.2%	-10.6%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.9%	6.6%	0.7%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	3.5%	11.8%	8.3%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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 (85.8%) 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	53.1%	54.1%	1.0%	48.4%	5.7%
Good health	37%	31.7%	-5.3%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	7%	11.5%	4.5%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	2.3%	2.1%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 9FN this area, 6.8% 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 67.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7%	6.8%	-0.2%	18.2%	-11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	3.3%	-4.9%	9.6%	-6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	7.1%	-7.3%	13.4%	-6.3%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	6.8%	-0.5%	16.9%	-10.1%
Degree or Similar	59.2%	67.1%	7.9%	33.8%	33.3%
Other	2.3%	6.1%	3.8%	2.8%	3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	1.1%	-0.9%
Chinese	1%	2.1%	1.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	3.9%	2.3%	-1.6%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.8%	2.6%
White	87.3%	81.5%	-5.8%	81.4%	0.1%
Arab	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.5% 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	81.6%	73.5%	-8.1%	83.2%	-9.7%
European Union	4.1%	9.3%	5.2%	6.1%	3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	6.2%	8%	1.8%	5.6%	2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	1.3%	2.3%
Oceania	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.3%	73.3%	-8.0%	83.2%	-9.9%
10+ Years	2.1%	14.3%	12.2%	9.8%	4.5%
5-10 Years	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	11.9%	6.9%	-5.0%	1.9%	5.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.4%	76.7%	-2.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	4.2%	1.5%	2.7%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Other Europe	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Dover Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dover Close was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% higher than the Cumnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dover Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cumnor and the 159th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£74,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX2 9FN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dover Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of White Horse.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dover Close, Oxford, OX2 9FN

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX2 9FN

Average Price
£940,311

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,321,926

Flats/Maisonettes
£367,889

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dover Close

Average Price
£768,962

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,302,198

Flats/Maisonettes
£342,373

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dover CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Dover Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£335,000	2016-03-31	£396,618
1 Dover Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2015-01-19	£294,427
2 Dover Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2010-03-08	£348,686
3 Dover Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£780,000	2008-06-10	£1,316,640
4 Dover Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2008-05-20	£1,388,158

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX2 9FN

Employment

OX2 9FN 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 retired residents living in OX2 9FN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	152
Full-Time Employee	144
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Unemployed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Education	50
Professional, scientific and technical activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Information and communication	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH	3out of 4	3,549 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Botley School Elms Road , Botley OX2 9JZ	- not rated	1,355 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School North Hinksey Lane , Botley OX2 0LZ	3out of 4	1,606 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Oxford Road , Cumnor OX2 9PQ	3out of 4	2,032 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY	3out of 4	2,499 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA	3out of 4	3,476 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Matthew Arnold School Arnolds Way , OX2 9JE	3out of 4	339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE	4out of 4	5,326 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA	- not rated	3,267 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carfax College 39-42 Hythe Bridge Street , OX1 2EP	- not rated	3,291 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD	- not rated	3,717 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ	- not rated	3,720 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR	- not rated	3,725 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW	- not rated	3,766 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Missing Bean	2 Church Way		1,064 yd
Santinos Pizzeria	Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square		1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Seacourt Bridge	78 West Way, Oxford		1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jamona	2 Pinnocks Way, Botley		691 yd
Lucky House	49 Crabtree Road, Botley		872 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	19 West Way Square		1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Matthew Arnold School ARNOLDS WAY	grass pitches	182 yd
Louie Memorial Pavilion ARNOLDS WAY	grass pitches	382 yd
Fogwell Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOGWELL ROAD	grass pitches	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX2 9FN