Cowley Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1JE 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 Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1FQ, OX4 1BY, OX4 1JH, OX4 1HU, OX4 1LF, OX4 1BU, OX4 1JT, OX4 1JU, OX4 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1JE is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 49.5% | 45.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 1JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.9% 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 | 76% | 80.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 13.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.5% | 61.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 28.5% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1JE this area, 6% 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.9% | 33% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 56.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.6% | 73.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 72.6% | 64% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 64% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Road was 356.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.5% higher than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cowley Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 29th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126A Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-04-25 | £866,280 |
| 96 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-04-26 | £29,043 |
| First Floor Flat 132 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-06-01 | £132,142 |
| 100 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2014-12-11 | £53,881 |
| 104 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2009-06-18 | £902,668 |
OX4 1JE 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 1JE 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) | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,455 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 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 1,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,851 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 1,328 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 Paste Tree | Unit 4, Raja Court | 1 yd | |
| JoJos | 96 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Sushi Corner | 94 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Taberu | 100 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Majliss Indian Restaurant | 110 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfoot | 98 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Aaron's Lounge | Unit 1, Raja Court | 12 yd | |
| Oxford Blue | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 118 yd | |
| BrewDog Oxford | 119 Cowley Road, Oxford | 141 yd | |
| James Street Tavern | 47-48 James Street, Oxford | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Principe | 82 Cowley Road, Oxford | 137 yd | |
| Maroc Deli | 66 Cowley Road, Oxford | 137 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 141 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 180 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 1 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 123 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 151 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Waynflete Building, 1 - 8 St Clement's Street | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 50 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 370 yd | |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 371 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 398 yd |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 686 yd | |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 699 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Merton College Sports Ground MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MERTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.