Church Cowley Road is in Cowley, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 3JS 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 Church Cowley Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3PG, OX4 3PE, OX4 3PF, OX4 3SE, OX4 3JT, OX4 3PQ, OX4 3PA, OX4 3JU, OX4 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 3JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 39.3% | 43.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 40.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 18.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 51% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 13.6% | 1.7% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.2% | 68.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 69.1% | 66.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 66.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 14.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Cowley Road was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Cowley Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 59th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Church Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2024-12-20 | £416,729 |
| 83 Church Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-03-22 | £431,585 |
| 67 Church Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-12-02 | £385,760 |
| 115 Church Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-06 | £405,231 |
| 141 Church Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-02-14 | £363,066 |
OX4 3JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX4 3JS 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 | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 1out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HB | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 4,851 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 | 3,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 224 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1E, Templars Shopping Park | 355 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Living Cafe | Unit 4, Templars Shopping Park | 384 yd | |
| OCA Kitchen | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 464 yd | |
| Flo's Cafe | Florence Park Childrens Centre, Florence Park | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Postboys | Jolly Post Boys, 22 Florence Park Road | 224 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 409 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 566 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 696 yd | |
| Marsh Harrier | The Marsh Harrier, 40 Marsh Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 5 Church Cowley Road, Oxford | 345 yd | |
| The Coffee Shed | Florence Park, Rymers Lane | 371 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 378 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 409 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 54 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 384 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 446 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 471 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Arena Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Temple Cowley Pools And Fitness Centre (Closed) Temple Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Cowley Marsh MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 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 | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.