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Gerard Place is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3HD is located in the 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 Gerard Place, Oxford, OX4 3HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3HB, OX4 3PP, OX4 2LA, OX4 3HA, OX4 2BU, OX4 3LX, OX4 3RW, OX4 2HR, OX4 2ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 3HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.4%51.7%-3.7% 51.0% 0.7%
Male44.6%48.3%3.7% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

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 3HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.5%60.1%16.6% 37.9% 22.2%
Married: Opposite sex44.8%30.1%-14.7% 44.2% -14.1%
Separated2.7%0.9%-1.8% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced4%6.5%2.5% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed5%2.4%-2.6% 6.1% -3.7%

Health

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 (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.8%56.8%4.0% 48.4% 8.4%
Good health38.1%31.2%-6.9% 33.6% -2.4%
Fair health7.6%8.3%0.7% 12.7% -4.4%
Bad health1.3%3.2%1.9% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.7%14.8%0.1% 18.2% -3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%8.8%-0.6% 9.6% -0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13%6.4%-6.6% 13.4% -7.0%
Apprenticeship4.3%3.7%-0.6% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.4%14.5%5.1% 16.9% -2.4%
Degree or Similar31.4%48.2%16.8% 33.8% 14.4%
Other17.7%3.5%-14.2% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.3%3%2.7% 0.7% 2.3%
Indian3.9%4.6%0.7% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani9.4%9.1%-0.3% 2.7% 6.4%
Other Asian7.6%7.9%0.3% 1.6% 6.3%
Black African0.5%2.8%2.3% 2.5% 0.3%
Black Caribbean2.1%2%-0.1% 1.0% 1.0%
Other Black1%0.2%-0.8% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other3.7%2.4%-1.3% 0.8% 1.6%
White64%58.6%-5.4% 81.4% -22.8%
Roma0%2%2.0% 0.2% 1.8%
Arab2.1%2%-0.1% 0.6% 1.4%
Other2.4%3%0.6% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.7%46.7%-10.0% 83.2% -36.5%
European Union17.1%24.1%7.0% 6.1% 18.0%
Rest of Europe1.3%2.8%1.5% 0.8% 2.0%
Africa1.8%3.6%1.8% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia16.5%18.3%1.8% 5.6% 12.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean6%4.3%-1.7% 1.3% 3.0%
Oceania0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK53.5%46.8%-6.7% 83.2% -36.4%
10+ Years14.2%20.9%6.7% 9.8% 11.1%
5-10 Years11.5%8.5%-3.0% 2.9% 5.6%
2-5 Years10.8%10.3%-0.5% 2.2% 8.1%
Less than 2 years10%13.4%3.4% 1.9% 11.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.8% 76.7% -22.9%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Germany2% 0.2% 1.8%
Italy4% 0.6% 3.4%
Portugal6.1% 0.5% 5.6%
Spain4.2% 0.4% 3.8%
Lithuania2% 0.3% 1.7%
Poland3% 1.3% 1.7%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries4.7% 1.5% 3.2%
Other Europe1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia4.2% 1.2% 3.0%
South-East Asia1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.9% 37.2% -8.3%
Christian41.7% 46.2% -4.5%
Buddhist1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Hindu2.6% 1.7% 0.9%
Muslim13.6% 6.5% 7.1%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other religion3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Gerard Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerard Place was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gerard Place has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 189th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX4 3HD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gerard Place are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Oxford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gerard Place, Oxford, OX4 3HD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX4 3HD

Average Price
£455,052
Semi-Detached
£448,815
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£523,666
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gerard Place

Average Price
£461,034
Semi-Detached
£454,639
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£493,009
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gerard PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Gerard Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002020-07-17 £457,207
11 Gerard Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002016-09-30 £360,519
14 Gerard Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£437,5002016-05-11 £522,641
1 Gerard Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002014-06-05 £496,853
10 Gerard Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£214,5002011-01-14 £381,292
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX4 3HD

Employment

OX4 3HD 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 3HD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee205
Retired49
Part-Time Employee48
Student (economically inactive)47
Full-Time Student (with or without job)35
Self-Employed25
Looking after home or family19
Other16
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles38
Education33
Accommodation and food service activities23
Human health and social work activities22
Administrative and support service activities18
Manufacturing15
Information and communication10
Other9
Construction8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Comper Foundation Stage School
Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ
3out of 4 1,623 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Slade Nursery School
Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ
4out of 4 2,482 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School
Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH
4out of 4 3,258 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grandpont Nursery School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH
3out of 4 3,470 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF
3out of 4 324 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB
3out of 4 327 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH
3out of 4 777 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Tyndale Community School
William Morris Close , Cowley Marsh OX4 2JX
3out of 4 813 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Cricket Road , OX4 3DR
- not rated 923 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Gregory the Great
Cricket Road , OX4 3DR
- not rated 923 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oxford Spires Academy
Glanville Road , OX4 2AU
3out of 4 1,099 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oxford Academy
Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ
- not rated 1,451 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cheney School
Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH
3out of 4 2,320 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Swan School
Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP
- not rated 4,890 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ruskin College
Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ
- not rated 3,867 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Activate Learning
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 4,104 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 506 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Iffley Academy
Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU
4out of 4 1,444 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel Christian School
Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU
- not rated 1,725 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Include - Oxfordshire
Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW
- not rated 1,912 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mabel Prichard School
Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB
- not rated 1,963 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Researcher's CafeThe Cafe, Oxfordshire Records Office St Luke's Church185 yd
Karma Restaurant152 Oxford Road, Cowley192 yd
Feel Fit Gym CafeFirst Floor, 21 The Square253 yd
Compass At Asda Living CafeUnit 4, Templars Shopping Park273 yd
Cagney's21 Upper Barr, Oxford273 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Q-Zone Sports BarQ-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road76 yd
The Original Swan188 Oxford Road, Cowley202 yd
The William Morris59A Between Towns Road, Oxford267 yd
Templars BarTemplars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road273 yd
Cricketers ArmsTemple Road, Oxford362 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
China Kitchen131 Oxford Road, Cowley191 yd
PIRICO132 Oxford Road, Cowley267 yd
Chicken Hut55 Between Towns Road, Oxford267 yd
Oriental Express54 Between Towns Road, Oxford267 yd
Delight Kebab House56 Between Towns Road, Oxford267 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operativeGround Floor, 21 The Square253 yd
Sainsbury'sUnit 1, Templars Shopping Park273 yd
The Co-operative25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford772 yd
The Co-operative74 Rose Hill, Oxford1,012 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed)
Temple Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool207 yd
Feel Fit Gym
Templars Square
health and fitness suite252 yd
Arena Fitness (Closed)
Oxford Road
health and fitness suite311 yd
St Christophers C Of E School
TEMPLE ROAD
grass pitches338 yd
Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park)
UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD
health and fitness suite339 yd
Florence Park
tennis courts776 yd
Cowley Marsh
MARSH ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts797 yd
The Lord Nuffield Club (Closed)
William Morris Close
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts799 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 courts951 yd
Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground
BARNS ROAD
grass pitches1,014 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 88.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed111.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.