Morrell Avenue is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1NQ 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 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, OX4 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1ND, OX4 1XH, OX4 1XR, OX4 1NB, OX4 1GA, OX4 1XP, OX4 1GD, OX4 1NG, OX4 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1NQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 52.5% | 56.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 43.5% | -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 1NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 73.7% | 64.5% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 24.1% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 58.6% | 60.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1NQ this area, 8.8% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.9% | 18.6% | -8.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 58.5% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 11.4% | 0.7% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 75.3% | 66% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 69.7% | 62.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 62.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morrell Avenue was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morrell Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £697,000 | 2025-10-01 | £652,645 |
| 101 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £609,040 | 2025-01-22 | £613,807 |
| 91 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-02-23 | £601,525 |
| 93 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-12 | £628,688 |
| 107 Morrell Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2019-09-20 | £722,905 |
OX4 1NQ 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 1NQ 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) | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | 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 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Middle School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NH | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Community 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 | 1,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,384 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 | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 906 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Rye Oxford Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Africa | 189 Cowley Road, Oxford | 342 yd | |
| Sundaes Gelato | Crown House, 193 Cowley Road | 342 yd | |
| Jin Jin Restaurant | 179 Cowley Road, Oxford | 342 yd | |
| Subway | 175 - 177 Cowley Road, Oxford | 342 yd | |
| Sushi Yi | 183 Cowley Road, Oxford | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Library | 182 Cowley Road, Oxford | 388 yd | |
| Cowley Retreat | 172 Cowley Road, Oxford | 388 yd | |
| O2 Academy | 190 - 194 Cowley Road, Oxford | 388 yd | |
| BrewDog Oxford | 119 Cowley Road, Oxford | 392 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Kebab House | East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way | 319 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 392 yd | |
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 396 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 405 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 342 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 438 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 506 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 528 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 158 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 285 yd | |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 322 yd | |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 473 yd |
| South Parks (Closed) Cheney Lane | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Brookes Sport Headington CENTRE FOR SPORT CENTRE FOR SPORT CHENEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 583 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Magdalen College Sports Ground Marston Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 826 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 | 203.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.