Cowley Place is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1DX is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1DS, OX4 1YL, OX4 1AB, OX4 1EA, OX4 1HP, OX4 1HZ, OX4 1AR, OX4 1JL, OX4 1JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 51.3% | 54.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 OX4 1DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.6% 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 | 87.9% | 92.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -38.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 65.5% | 59.7% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 OX4 1DX this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -12.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.1% | 67.1% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 50.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 27.1% | -5.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.4% | 74.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 63.7% | 64.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 64.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 6.3% | -9.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 20.3% | 6.0% | 14.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Place was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowley Place has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 13th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.6%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1999-03-23 | £668,996 |
OX4 1DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 OX4 1DX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 375 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,205 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 884 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Plus | 31 - 32 St Clement's Street, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| Cuttlefish | 36-37 St Clement's Street, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 47 - 49 Cowley Road, Oxford | 179 yd | |
| Kazbar | 25 - 27 Cowley Road, Oxford | 179 yd | |
| Tribe | 21 Cowley Road, Oxford | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel And Greyhound | 30 St Clement's Street, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| Be At One | 15 St Clement's Street, Oxford | 163 yd | |
| Half Moon | The Half Moon, 17-18 St Clement's Street | 163 yd | |
| The Mad Hatter | The Cricketers Arms, 43 Iffley Road | 175 yd | |
| Cape Of Good Hope | Iffley Road, Oxford | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | The Mad Hatter, 43 Iffley Road | 257 yd | |
| Il Principe | 82 Cowley Road, Oxford | 349 yd | |
| Maroc Deli | 66 Cowley Road, Oxford | 349 yd | |
| The Greek Takeaway | 68 St Clement's Street, Oxford | 440 yd | |
| Taylors | 58 High Street, Oxford | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Waynflete Building, 1 - 8 St Clement's Street | 109 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 343 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 608 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 100 yd |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 188 yd |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 268 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 488 yd |
| Merton Fields MERTON STREET | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Merton College Sports Ground MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 852 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.