Chapel Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 1XL 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 Chapel Street, Oxford, OX4 1XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 1XS, OX4 1YF, OX4 1UT, OX4 1YZ, OX4 1XW, OX4 1UE, OX4 1XA, OX4 1XP, OX4 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 1XL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 1XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.3% 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 | 75.9% | 77.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 39.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 56.6% | 53.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1XL this area, 8.4% 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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.3% | 27% | -4.3% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 50.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 73.7% | 69.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 71% | 61.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 61% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 132.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the St Clement's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chapel Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in St Clement's and the 107th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 313.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Chapel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-02 | £351,681 |
| Flat 9 Chapel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,333 | 2022-07-20 | £341,495 |
| 3 Chapel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-11 | £415,874 |
| Flat 10 Chapel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-12-10 | £320,270 |
| Flat 7 Chapel Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-08-17 | £322,397 |
OX4 1XL 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 1XL 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) | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,173 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 | 81 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Marston Road , Marston OX3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 3,481 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 | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,690 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 | 408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaes Gelato | Crown House, 193 Cowley Road | 54 yd | |
| Jin Jin Restaurant | 179 Cowley Road, Oxford | 54 yd | |
| Subway | 175 - 177 Cowley Road, Oxford | 54 yd | |
| Sushi Yi | 183 Cowley Road, Oxford | 54 yd | |
| Wok N Pasta/Hot Spot | 183 Cowley Road, Oxford | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Library | 182 Cowley Road, Oxford | 101 yd | |
| Cowley Retreat | 172 Cowley Road, Oxford | 101 yd | |
| O2 Academy | 190 - 194 Cowley Road, Oxford | 101 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 11 Crown Street, Oxford | 179 yd | |
| BrewDog Oxford | 119 Cowley Road, Oxford | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incha | 174C Cowley Road, Oxford | 109 yd | |
| KFC | 140 Cowley Road, Oxford | 158 yd | |
| Kebab Kid | 146 Cowley Road, Oxford | 167 yd | |
| Oxford Kebab House | East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way | 178 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 107 Cowley Road, Oxford | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 54 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 219 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 334 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 390 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza | 59 - 63 Cowley Road, Oxford | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 37 yd | |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| James Mellon Hall RECTORY ROAD | squash courts | 327 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 358 yd | |
| Oxford University Sports Complex IFFLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Magdalen Centre For Sport COWLEY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 791 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 | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.