Iffley Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1EL 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 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1EN, OX4 1SD, OX4 1SP, OX4 1ER, OX4 1ES, OX4 1QL, OX4 1SW, OX4 1EJ, OX4 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 46.2% | 54.9% | 8.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 45.1% | -8.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 1EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.9% 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 | 79.4% | 83.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 46.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 55.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1EL this area, 4.8% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.5% | 26.4% | -5.1% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 55.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 73.8% | 79.8% | 6.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 72.8% | 73% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 73% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iffley Road was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Iffley Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 65th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165C Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-21 | £274,554 |
| 171 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-03-30 | £810,377 |
| 165E Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-09-27 | £266,406 |
| 165D Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-09-22 | £336,537 |
| 179 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2016-11-22 | £963,706 |
OX4 1EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 1EL 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) | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 470 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,263 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 | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Donnington Language Resource Base C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's College | University Running Ground, Iffley Road | 198 yd | |
| Elle's Deli & Oli's Thai | 38 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 379 yd | |
| Green Routes | 39 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 379 yd | |
| The Oxford Blue - Greenbox | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 414 yd | |
| The Magdalen Arms | 243 Iffley Road, Oxford | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fir Tree | 163 Iffley Road, Oxford | 150 yd | |
| The Chester Arms | The Chester, 19 Chester Street | 292 yd | |
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 379 yd | |
| Oxford Blue | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 414 yd | |
| James Street Tavern | 47-48 James Street, Oxford | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsang's Kitchen | 147 Iffley Road, Oxford | 150 yd | |
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 490 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 490 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 491 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 490 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 541 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 619 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 575 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 606 yd | |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 722 yd |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 870 yd | |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.