Silkdale Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2HG is located in the Temple Cowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silkdale Close, Oxford, OX4 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2RX, OX4 2HF, OX4 2HE, OX4 2HQ, OX4 2UW, OX4 2NA, OX4 2EU, OX4 2UN, OX4 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 2HG 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 | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 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 2HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 67.6% | 60.2% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 32.6% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 60.2% | 59.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 6.1% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 56.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 14% | 4.4% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 70.3% | 64.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 46.7% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 20.8% | 20.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 47.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silkdale Close was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silkdale Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 134th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Lizmans Court Silkdale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-18 | £199,654 |
| 75 Lizmans Court Silkdale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-04 | £192,588 |
| 66 Lizmans Court Silkdale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-06-14 | £147,554 |
| 68 Lizmans Court Silkdale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-04-28 | £205,441 |
| 86 Lizmans Court Silkdale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-10 | £197,396 |
OX4 2HG 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 2HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 2,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 194 yd | |
| Water Tank Cafe | Oxfam Superstore, 6500 Alec Issigonis Way | 280 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 388 yd | |
| Oxford Factory | 4650 Kingsgate, Cascade Way | 500 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 159 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 270 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 353 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 612 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 93 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 93 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 131 Oxford Road, Cowley | 333 yd | |
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 435 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 608 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 464 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Oxford) 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT 1200-1600 PARKWAY COURT JOHN SMITH DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 995 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 | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.