Catherine Street is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3AQ is located in the Donnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherine Street, Oxford, OX4 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3AB, OX4 1RG, OX4 3AG, OX4 1RQ, OX4 3AD, OX4 3AF, OX4 3AJ, OX4 1RP, OX4 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 3AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 53.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 69.2% | 66.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 24.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 60.8% | 60.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around OX4 3AQ this area, 3.7% 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 70.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 70.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 36.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.5% | 82.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 66.9% | 64.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 64.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 6.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Street was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherine Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Donnington and the 210th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 258.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Catherine Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-19 | £465,821 |
| 6 Catherine Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-07-02 | £416,010 |
| 22 Catherine Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-08-06 | £510,234 |
| 8 Catherine Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £389,000 | 2020-10-08 | £404,192 |
| 24 Catherine Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-09-11 | £442,774 |
OX4 3AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AQ 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 | 107 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 62 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , OX1 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College 1-5 London Place , Oxford OX4 1BD | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Sixth Form College 12 King Edward Street , OX1 4HT | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Cafe | 110 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 89 yd | |
| Taste Tibet | 109 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 89 yd | |
| Elle's Deli & Oli's Thai | 38 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 122 yd | |
| Green Routes | 39 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 122 yd | |
| The Magdalen Arms | 243 Iffley Road, Oxford | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 122 yd | |
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 252 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 439 yd | |
| The Baron | 234 Cowley Road, Oxford | 477 yd | |
| The Chester Arms | The Chester, 19 Chester Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Fish Shop | 287A Iffley Road, Oxford | 345 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 439 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 475 yd | |
| Chubby Chicken | 260 Cowley Road, Oxford | 477 yd | |
| Tzatziki | 252 Cowley Road, Oxford | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 428 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 484 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 134B Cowley Road | 743 yd | |
| Khalifa Super Store Ltd | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| East Oxford Games Hall COLLINS STREET | 669 yd | |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Asian Cultural Centre MANZIL WAY | 750 yd | |
| The University Of Oxford - Jesus College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 762 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Oriel College Sports Ground COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| East Oxford Astroturf Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 815 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 | 69.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.8% |
| 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 | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.