Cardinal Close is in Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX4 3UE is located in the Littlemore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardinal Close, Oxford, OX4 3UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 3UJ, OX4 4LL, OX4 4QS, OX4 4QR, OX4 4PG, OX4 4QP, OX4 4LG, OX4 4LF, OX4 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX4 3UE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 46.4% | 45.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 34.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 54.2% | 45.6% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 3UE this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 28.9% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 32.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.9% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.5% | 64.7% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 77.5% | 70.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 15.3% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 69.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinal Close was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinal Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley and the 205th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Cardinal Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-17 | £317,818 |
| 30 Cardinal Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-21 | £345,731 |
| 24 Cardinal Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-07-28 | £349,635 |
| 32 Cardinal Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-07-09 | £259,231 |
| 46 Cardinal Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-02-19 | £355,762 |
OX4 3UE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 3UE 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary School The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF | 2out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 763 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 | 879 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Cowley OX4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,337 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 | 4,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 4,975 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 | 547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 1,765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkitchen | 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 194 yd | |
| George And Delila | 104 Cowley Road, Oxford | 261 yd | |
| Polish Kitchen | 96 Rose Hill, Oxford | 353 yd | |
| Café Spice | 98 Rose Hill, Oxford | 353 yd | |
| The Egg Cafe And Sandwich Shop | 5 Courtland Road, Oxford | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball | The Golden Ball, 2 College Lane | 392 yd | |
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 629 yd | |
| The George | The George Inn, 5 Sandford Road | 634 yd | |
| Templars Bar | Templars Bar And Cafe, Barns Road | 961 yd | |
| The William Morris | 59A Between Towns Road, Oxford | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Sklep Zubr | 34 Cowley Road, Littlemore | 194 yd | |
| House Of Tim | 84 Rose Hill, Oxford | 353 yd | |
| Lebanese Falafel House | 34 Liddell Road, Oxford | 744 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 78 Rose Hill, Oxford | 848 yd | |
| KK Cappuccino Bar | 37 Upper Barr, Oxford | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 25-27 Littlemore Road, Oxford | 463 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 74 Rose Hill, Oxford | 583 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Heyford Hill | 855 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Ground Floor, 21 The Square | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peers Sports Centre (Closed) Sandy Lane West | squash courts, swimming pool | 454 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 | 543 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre CAROLES WAY | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| The John Henry Newman Academy GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Rose Hill Recreation Ground ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ROSE HILL SPORTS GROUND ASHHURST WAY | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Rose Hill Community Centre (Closed) THE OVAL | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 893 yd |
| Feel Fit Gym Templars Square | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Pure Gym (Oxford Templars Shopping Park) UNIT 1B UNIT 1B BETWEEN TOWNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.