Murdoch Place, Oxford, OX2 9SR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX2 9SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	51.7%	52.2%	0.5%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	48.3%	47.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.8%	37.1%	8.3%	37.9%	-0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.9%	43%	-2.9%	44.2%	-1.2%
Separated	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.3%	9.9%	2.6%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	16.6%	7.8%	-8.8%	6.1%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.7%	48.2%	4.5%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	28.2%	32.1%	3.9%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	18.1%	11.9%	-6.2%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	9.2%	5.1%	-4.1%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

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 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.2%	18.3%	-11.9%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	8.3%	0.0%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	8.9%	-3.3%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	11.3%	2.0%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	48.1%	18.8%	33.8%	14.3%
Other	6.8%	3%	-3.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	3%	3.0%	3.1%	-0.1%
Pakistani	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.5%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	92.4%	78.5%	-13.9%	81.4%	-2.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

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	84.9%	72.9%	-12.0%	83.2%	-10.3%
European Union	6.3%	11.3%	5.0%	6.1%	5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	2.9%	3%	0.1%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	6.4%	2.2%	5.6%	0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	3.4%	2.1%	1.3%	2.1%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.6%	72.6%	-11.0%	83.2%	-10.6%
10+ Years	2.9%	14.9%	12.0%	9.8%	5.1%
5-10 Years	4.6%	7.4%	2.8%	2.9%	4.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	2.3%	-5.3%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.4%	76.7%	-6.3%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	2.8%	0.4%	2.4%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
Central and South America	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	40.8%	46.2%	-5.4%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	7.6%	6.5%	1.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Murdoch Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murdoch Place was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% higher than the Botley & Sunningwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Murdoch Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell and the 99th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX2 9SR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Murdoch Place are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oxford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Murdoch Place, Oxford, OX2 9SR

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX2 9SR

Average Price
£648,166

Semi-Detached
£464,861

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£666,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Murdoch Place

Average Price
£669,194

Semi-Detached
£475,064

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£684,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Murdoch PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Murdoch Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£732,000	2024-07-01	£796,144
10 Murdoch Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2022-10-07	£638,275
3 Murdoch Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£715,000	2021-12-20	£810,231
27 Murdoch Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2021-07-29	£738,262
21 Murdoch Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2020-11-12	£573,993

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX2 9SR

Employment

OX2 9SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	144
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Information and communication	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	3,573 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	488 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	1,594 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Oxford Community Primary School Ferry Hinksey Road , OX2 0BY	3out of 4	2,169 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Oxford Road , Cumnor OX2 9PQ	3out of 4	2,861 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Hart Street , OX2 6BN	3out of 4	2,907 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	1,238 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE	4out of 4	4,440 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP	- not rated	5,328 yd	Free schools	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	3,035 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	2,891 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Oxford University Offices , Wellington Square OX1 2JD	- not rated	3,183 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eckersley School of English 14 Friars Entry , OX1 2BZ	- not rated	3,312 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cherwell College Oxford St George's Mansion , 1-3 George Street OX1 2AR	- not rated	3,410 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR	- not rated	3,512 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dosa Park	Unit 18, 32 West Way Square	409 yd
Santinos Pizzeria	Unit 19, Block E, West Way Square	410 yd
Missing Bean	2 Church Way	420 yd
Botley Seniors Luncheon Club	Seacourt Hall, Chapel Way	428 yd
LOOMSBURY UK LIMITED	Unit 16, Block E, Westway	432 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Seacourt Bridge	78 West Way, Oxford		240 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.	6 Elms Parade	392 yd
Taylors	10 Elms Parade, Botley	394 yd
Aryzay	26 West Way Square	421 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurant Limited, West Way	714 yd
Lucky House	49 Crabtree Road, Botley	837 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	13 The Square, West Way		404 yd
Tesco Express	19 West Way Square		410 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fogwell Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOGWELL ROAD	grass pitches	917 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	190.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX2 9SR