Bannister Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1SH is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bannister Close, Oxford, OX4 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1EJ, OX4 1QS, OX4 1EL, OX4 1QU, OX4 1QX, OX4 1QJ, OX4 1QL, OX4 1EX, OX4 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 1SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 46.8% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 46.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.2% 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 | 80.5% | 77.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 39.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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 (89.8%) 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 | 62.4% | 61.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1SH this area, 6.3% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.5% | 36.8% | -11.7% | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 49.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.3% | 82.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 79.6% | 72.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 72.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bannister Close was 247.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bannister Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 39th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bannister Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-06-04 | £1,112,916 |
| 10 Bannister Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-10-31 | £851,069 |
| 6 Bannister Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £991,000 | 2022-05-31 | £1,020,612 |
| 16 Bannister Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-04-25 | £990,222 |
| 11 Bannister Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-04-14 | £775,500 |
OX4 1SH 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 1SH 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) | 161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 568 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,223 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 | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 3 Brewer Street , OX1 1QW | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Media & Business School 1 Cambridge Terrace , OX1 1RR | - not rated | 1,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's College | University Running Ground, Iffley Road | 69 yd | |
| The Oxford Blue - Greenbox | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 310 yd | |
| Mint Kitchen And Lounge | Temple Lounge, 21 Temple Street | 410 yd | |
| The Paste Tree | Unit 4, Raja Court | 429 yd | |
| JoJos | 96 Cowley Road, Oxford | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fir Tree | 163 Iffley Road, Oxford | 57 yd | |
| Oxford Blue | Oxford Blue Public House, 32 Marston Street | 310 yd | |
| James Street Tavern | 47-48 James Street, Oxford | 369 yd | |
| East Oxford Conservative Club | 62 James Street, Oxford | 369 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsang's Kitchen | 147 Iffley Road, Oxford | 57 yd | |
| Solo | The Mad Hatter, 43 Iffley Road | 432 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 445 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 448 yd | |
| Il Principe | 82 Cowley Road, Oxford | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 427 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 429 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 494 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Waynflete Building, 1 - 8 St Clement's Street | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 478 yd |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 603 yd | |
| Magdalen College School Field COWLEY PLACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 900 yd | |
| Magdalen College HIGH STREET | squash courts | 924 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 | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.