St Marys Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1QD is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Road, Oxford, OX4 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1PY, OX4 1YA, OX4 1YD, OX4 1TZ, OX4 1HA, OX4 1TY, OX4 1XZ, OX4 1PU, OX4 1GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.8% 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 | 81% | 78.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.7% | 16.5% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 62.9% | 60% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 27.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 1QD this area, 5.7% 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.8% | 35.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 80.6% | 74.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 78.4% | 69.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 69.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 7.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Road was 137.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 104th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 St Marys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-10-09 | £649,602 |
| 108 St Marys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £648,000 | 2023-07-21 | £636,665 |
| 105 St Marys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-05-19 | £523,625 |
| 78 St Marys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-02-18 | £639,488 |
| 86 St Marys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-10-21 | £695,542 |
OX4 1QD 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 1QD 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) | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,344 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 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 2,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,979 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 | 709 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nefistanbul Restaurant | Raja House, 212 - 214 Cowley Road | 210 yd | |
| Il Gusto Oxford LTD | 218 Cowley Road, Oxford | 210 yd | |
| Antep Kitchen | 228 - 230 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd | |
| Exprizza And Desi Grill | 244 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd | |
| Bodrum Restaurant | 242 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd | |
| The Library | 182 Cowley Road, Oxford | 253 yd | |
| Cowley Retreat | 172 Cowley Road, Oxford | 253 yd | |
| O2 Academy | 190 - 194 Cowley Road, Oxford | 253 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby Chicken | 260 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd | |
| Tzatziki | 252 Cowley Road, Oxford | 230 yd | |
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 232 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 233 yd | |
| Oxford Kebab House | East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 284 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 382 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 492 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 324 yd | |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 468 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 518 yd | |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 519 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 756 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.