Herschel Crescent is in Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 3TY 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 3TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3TX, OX4 3TZ, OX4 3QY, OX4 3RN, OX4 3QD, OX4 3RD, OX4 3QB, OX4 3UB, OX4 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 3TY 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 3TY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £389,000 | 2024-12-04 | £388,235 |
| 148 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2023-05-26 | £368,906 |
| 172 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-05-12 | £504,443 |
| 160 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-11-11 | £400,134 |
| 140 Herschel Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-10-15 | £341,786 |
OX4 3TY 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 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,049 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 | 177 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 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , OX4 6BG | 1out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,243 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 | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 466 yd | |
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 466 yd | |
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 521 yd | |
| Olivia's Greek Food | 27 Upper Barr, Oxford | 680 yd | |
| Cagney's | 21 Upper Barr, Oxford | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 475 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 679 yd | |
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 820 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 829 yd | |
| Q-Zone Sports Bar | Q-Zone Sports Bar Limited, Between Towns Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 415 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 681 yd | |
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 685 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | Unit 17, The Chiltern Business Centre | 813 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 55 Between Towns Road, Oxford | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 494 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 768 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse ByIceland | Unit 1, Oxford Retail Park | 890 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 337 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 504 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 | 581 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Blackbird Leys Youth And Community Centre Blackbird Leys Road | 961 yd | |
| Lovethegym (Closed) Sandy Lane | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 1,006 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.