James Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1EX 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 James Street, Oxford, OX4 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1QX, OX4 1ET, OX4 1QU, OX4 1HB, OX4 1EZ, OX4 1QS, OX4 1PN, OX4 1QJ, OX4 1PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 44.8% | 54% | 9.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 46% | -9.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.2% 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 | 79.9% | 87.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 49.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -34.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 66.7% | 67.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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 1EX this area, 5.6% 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 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 48.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 31.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 38.8% | -4.3% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.1% | 85.3% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 73.2% | 72.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 72.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 266.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% higher than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 37th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-21 | £556,478 |
| 85 James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-02-29 | £325,222 |
| 85B James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-29 | £274,985 |
| 71 James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-08-11 | £595,860 |
| 81 James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-04-07 | £1,064,306 |
OX4 1EX 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 student residents living in OX4 1EX 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) | 293 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 60 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,554 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 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,047 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 1,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Blue - Greenbox | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 149 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Oxford | 148 Cowley Road, Oxford | 245 yd | |
| The Paste Tree | Unit 4, Raja Court | 257 yd | |
| JoJos | 96 Cowley Road, Oxford | 257 yd | |
| Sushi Corner | 94 Cowley Road, Oxford | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Blue | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 149 yd | |
| The Fir Tree | 163 Iffley Road, Oxford | 153 yd | |
| James Street Tavern | 47-48 James Street, Oxford | 166 yd | |
| East Oxford Conservative Club | 62 James Street, Oxford | 166 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsang's Kitchen | 147 Iffley Road, Oxford | 153 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 242 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 245 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 274 yd | |
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 227 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 257 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 338 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 364 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 303 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 409 yd | |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 719 yd | |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 875 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.