Crescent Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2NX 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 Crescent Road, Oxford, OX4 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2SF, OX4 2NE, OX4 2YG, OX4 2NH, OX4 2NT, OX4 2ND, OX4 2NL, OX4 2NW, OX4 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 2NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 45.3% | 47.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 58.3% | 53.7% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 32.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 49% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2NX 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.2% | 62.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 73.4% | 64.1% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 75.2% | 66.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 14.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 66.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 16.6% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 155th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Crescent Court, 161 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-08-04 | £233,323 |
| 171 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £494,000 | 2022-03-09 | £489,658 |
| Flat 2 Crescent Court, 161 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-16 | £251,705 |
| Flat 2 Crescent Court, 161 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2016-12-21 | £220,417 |
| Flat 2 Crescent Court, 161 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2013-08-01 | £210,103 |
OX4 2NX 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 698 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 | 1,244 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 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,643 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 | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,315 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 | 151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 420 yd | |
| Researcher's Cafe | The Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church | 476 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 152 Oxford Road, Cowley | 610 yd | |
| Charm Cafe | Cafe, Parade Green | 683 yd | |
| Oxford Factory | 4650 Kingsgate, Cascade Way | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 314 yd | |
| The Original Swan | 188 Oxford Road, Cowley | 551 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 634 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 708 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 166 yd | |
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 323 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 323 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 131 Oxford Road, Cowley | 556 yd | |
| PIRICO | 132 Oxford Road, Cowley | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 850 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 898 yd | |
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 202 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 738 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 | 880 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.