Cowley Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1HU is located in the St Clement'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 Road, Oxford, OX4 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1JH, OX4 1BY, OX4 1JE, OX4 1JJ, OX4 1DD, OX4 1FQ, OX4 1EU, OX4 1DE, OX4 1BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 45.6% | 53.3% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 46.7% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 73.4% | 67.3% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.4% | 21.4% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 55.7% | 52.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.9% | 27% | -3.9% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 39.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 69.1% | 65.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 71.9% | 66.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 65.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 16.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Road was 264.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% higher than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cowley Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 38th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-04-09 | £335,717 |
| 109B Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-30 | £251,776 |
| 129 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2021-07-06 | £4,797 |
| 109A Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,750 | 2018-03-12 | £245,775 |
| 119 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-07-07 | £61,938 |
OX4 1HU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 1HU 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 85 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,369 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 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,570 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 | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mostro Coffee | 101A Cowley Road, Oxford | 2 yd | |
| Mario's | 103 Cowley Road, Oxford | 2 yd | |
| Refresh - Oxfordshire User Team | 131 Cowley Road, Oxford | 43 yd | |
| Karak Café | 125 Cowley Road, Oxford | 58 yd | |
| The Paste Tree | Unit 4, Raja Court | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrewDog Oxford | 119 Cowley Road, Oxford | 43 yd | |
| Aaron's Lounge | Unit 1, Raja Court | 86 yd | |
| Bigfoot | 98 Cowley Road, Oxford | 99 yd | |
| James Street Tavern | 47-48 James Street, Oxford | 125 yd | |
| East Oxford Conservative Club | 62 James Street, Oxford | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 43 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 92 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 101 yd | |
| Il Principe | 82 Cowley Road, Oxford | 233 yd | |
| Maroc Deli | 66 Cowley Road, Oxford | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 46 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 99 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 223 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 242 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Waynflete Building, 1 - 8 St Clement's Street | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 100 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 272 yd | |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 280 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 589 yd | |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 787 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 910 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 | 90.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.4% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.