James Wolfe Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 2PY is located in the Lye Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Wolfe Road, Oxford, OX4 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 2PX, OX4 2UF, OX4 2UH, OX4 2RG, OX4 2QA, OX4 2QB, OX4 2QE, OX4 2QF, OX4 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 2PY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 56.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 43.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.6% 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 | 37.3% | 95.6% | 58.3% | 37.9% | 57.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 3.7% | -40.3% | 44.2% | -40.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 45.7% | 57.8% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2PY this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 2.3% | -23.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 0.8% | -13.9% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 2.5% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 79.9% | 71.2% | 16.9% | 63.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 13.5% | -12.7% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0.8% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 1.7% | -10.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 67.2% | 73.2% | 6.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 80.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 6.2% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 80.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 6.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 16.9% | 46.2% | -29.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 49.7% | 6.0% | 43.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Wolfe Road was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.3% lower than the Blackbird Leys average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
James Wolfe Road has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 426 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 -67.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-05-11 | £371,625 |
| 14 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-11-16 | £349,009 |
| 5 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-06-16 | £364,126 |
| 6 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-08-18 | £328,935 |
| 13 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-12-22 | £358,704 |
OX4 2PY 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 2PY 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) | 820 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Horspath Road , Cowley OX4 2QT | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyndale Community School William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 3,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 4,749 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 | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 2,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Cafe | Cafe, Parade Green | 186 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee Drive Thru, Horspath Driftway | 359 yd | |
| Waste2Taste | Cafe, Shotover View | 417 yd | |
| Stagecoach Staff Canteen | Horspath Road, Oxford | 548 yd | |
| Water Tank Cafe | Oxfam Superstore, 6500 Alec Issigonis Way | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House | Hollow Way, Oxford | 392 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Temple Road, Oxford | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda House | 126 Hollow Way, Oxford | 490 yd | |
| Jamaican Spice | 7 Hollow Way, Oxford | 919 yd | |
| Dragon Bowl | 11-13 Hollow Way, Oxford | 919 yd | |
| Alice's Fish And Chips | 7 Atkyns Road, Oxford | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Horspath Driftway, Oxford | 359 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 17-19 Atkyns Road, Headington | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed) William Morris Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 586 yd |
| Bullingdon Community Centre PEAT MOORS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 1,093 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.