Alec Issigonis Way is in Oxford Business Park North, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2HW is located in the Temple Cowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alec Issigonis Way, Oxford Business Park North, Oxford, OX4 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2JP, OX4 2JW, OX4 2JB, OX4 2JE, OX4 2JF, OX4 2JN, OX4 2JQ, OX4 2JS, OX4 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 41.5% | 43.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 42.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.3% | 53.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 26.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 31.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 7.2% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 63.4% | 59% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 64.8% | 59.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 63.2% | 59.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 17.3% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 5.3% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alec Issigonis Way was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Blackbird Leys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alec Issigonis Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8050 Alec Issigonis Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £615,604 | 2019-04-10 | £620,121 |
OX4 2HW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | - not rated | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peers School Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JY | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco RC Middle School Junction Road , Cowley OX4 2PU | - not rated | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Green Middle School Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,872 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 | 605 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Unit Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe Tutorial Unit Wesley Close , Blackbird Leys OX4 6BG | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tank Cafe | Oxfam Superstore, 6500 Alec Issigonis Way | 207 yd | |
| Oxford Factory | 4650 Kingsgate, Cascade Way | 285 yd | |
| The Longwall Beefeater | Longwall Beefeater, Garsington Road | 351 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health And Fitness Club | David Lloyd Leisure Plot 9000, Alec Issigonis Way | 385 yd | |
| Cafe Connect At Oxfam | Oxfam, 2700 John Smith Drive | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 503 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 639 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 643 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 807 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 396 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 396 yd | |
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 591 yd | |
| Spice Box | Unit 16, The Chiltern Small Business Centre | 634 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | Unit 17, The Chiltern Business Centre | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 810 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse ByIceland | Unit 1, Oxford Retail Park | 823 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 875 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 320 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 754 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| The Oxford Sports And Social Club (Closed) Roman Way | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Lovethegym (Closed) Sandy Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.