Hurst Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1HG 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 Hurst Street, Oxford, OX4 1HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1HE, OX4 1PU, OX4 1TW, OX4 1TY, OX4 1PX, OX4 1TZ, OX4 1QY, OX4 1RP, OX4 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1HG is primarily male, with 67.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 32.7% | -24.4% | 51.0% | -18.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 67.3% | 24.4% | 49.0% | 18.3% |
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 1HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 74.7% | 62.8% | -11.9% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 27.9% | 11.0% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 67.8% | 49.4% | -18.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 41.3% | 15.9% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 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 1HG this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 29.8% | 23.2% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.8% | 11.9% | -20.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 39.5% | -9.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 42.6% | 42.1% | 1.6% | 41.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 83.8% | 46.1% | -37.7% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 42.4% | -37.4% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 43.5% | 39.0% | 5.6% | 37.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 42.7% | -36.4% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 15.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.5% | 76.7% | -29.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 30.8% | 0.5% | 30.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Street was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 166th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 116 Hurst Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-06-21 | £347,466 |
| Flat 1 116 Hurst Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-11-29 | £348,491 |
| Flat 4 116 Hurst Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-18 | £264,901 |
| 104B Hurst Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-31 | £246,543 |
| Flat 5 116 Hurst Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2023-07-21 | £301,067 |
OX4 1HG 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 1HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 266 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,136 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 | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Cafe | 110 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 150 yd | |
| Taste Tibet | 109 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 150 yd | |
| Elle's Deli & Oli's Thai | 38 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 152 yd | |
| Green Routes | 39 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 152 yd | |
| The Porch | 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 152 yd | |
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 361 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 408 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 426 yd | |
| The Fir Tree | 163 Iffley Road, Oxford | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby Chicken | 260 Cowley Road, Oxford | 361 yd | |
| Tzatziki | 252 Cowley Road, Oxford | 361 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 361 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 408 yd | |
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 421 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 466 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 546 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 594 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 504 yd | |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 655 yd | |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 678 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.