Herschel Crescent is in Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 3TS 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 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, OX4 3TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3UD, OX4 3TG, OX4 3TN, OX4 3TR, OX4 3TW, OX4 3UA, OX4 3TJ, OX4 3TL, OX4 3QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 3TS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 43.1% | 44.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 38.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 46.3% | 55.9% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 21.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.4% | 75.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 82% | 67.2% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 18.7% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 67% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 3.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herschel Crescent was 164.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% higher than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herschel Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 70th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-16 | £409,505 |
| 42 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2024-08-09 | £401,476 |
| 34 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2024-07-12 | £399,135 |
| Flat B 15 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-21 | £204,020 |
| 16 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-02-01 | £586,558 |
OX4 3TS 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Academy Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6JZ | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 139 yd | |
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 331 yd | |
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 591 yd | |
| Café Spice | 98 Rose Hill, Oxford | 591 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 419 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 525 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 725 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 807 yd | |
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 331 yd | |
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 452 yd | |
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 591 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 725 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 270 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 763 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 772 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Templars Shopping Park | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| The Oxford Academy THE OXFORD ACADEMY THE OXFORD ACADEMY SANDY LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 566 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.