Magdalen Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1RW 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 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1RL, OX4 3BS, OX4 3DD, OX4 1UR, OX4 1RJ, OX4 3BT, OX4 3AW, OX4 1QE, OX4 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 1RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 54.7% | 49.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 76.5% | 73% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 16% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 60.2% | 56.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 29% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.5% | 29.4% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 47.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.6% | 76.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 68.5% | 65% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 65.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 10% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 9.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magdalen Road was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalen Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 87th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2022-11-11 | £520,166 |
| 10 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-07-08 | £659,348 |
| 5 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-07-05 | £473,550 |
| 6 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-07-17 | £497,213 |
| 9 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-12-08 | £488,108 |
OX4 1RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1RW 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) | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,144 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 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,695 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 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,299 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 | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,916 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 | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porch | 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 46 yd | |
| Spires Bar \& Co | 282 Cowley Road, Oxford | 124 yd | |
| Sir Sun's Wok | 278 Cowley Road, Oxford | 124 yd | |
| Panini Grill Cafe | 239 Cowley Road, Oxford | 166 yd | |
| Yeti Nepalese Restaurant | 237 Cowley Road, Oxford | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 123 yd | |
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 226 yd | |
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 387 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 405 yd | |
| The Library | 182 Cowley Road, Oxford | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 123 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 221 yd | |
| Chubby Chicken | 260 Cowley Road, Oxford | 226 yd | |
| Tzatziki | 252 Cowley Road, Oxford | 226 yd | |
| Oxford Kebab House | East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 175 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 470 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 636 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 724 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 447 yd | |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 465 yd | |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 773 yd |
| Oxford Spires Academy GLANVILLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 822 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.