Mallard Close is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 6EN is located in the Northfield Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallard Close, Oxford, OX4 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 6HH, OX4 6HP, OX4 6DX, OX4 6AT, OX4 6DY, OX4 6EQ, OX4 6EL, OX4 6AL, OX4 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX4 6EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.1% | 42.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 45.1% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 50.6% | 52.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 32.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 21.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 32.7% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.9% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 72.4% | 67.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 72.1% | 63.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 63% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 20.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 5% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallard Close was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Blackbird Leys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallard Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys and the 141st highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14B Mallard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-05 | £195,766 |
| 14A Mallard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-05-26 | £230,049 |
| 12 Mallard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-09-13 | £244,597 |
| 1 Mallard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-24 | £343,100 |
| 14 Mallard Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-04-08 | £327,426 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Sandy Lane West , Littlemore OX4 6LD | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School Wesley Close , OX4 6BG | 1out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Bartholomew Road , Cowley OX4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windale Primary School Windale Avenue , OX4 6JD | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Academy Grange Road , Littlemore OX4 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 5,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include - Oxfordshire Blackbird Leas Community Centre , Blackbird Leas Road OX4 6HW | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Academy Knights Road , Blackbird Leys OX4 6DQ | - not rated | 544 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mabel Prichard School Cuddesdon Way , OX4 6SB | - not rated | 745 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Education (Oxford) St Joseph's Hall , Temple Road OX4 2UJ | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communi-Tea Cafe | Holy Family Church, 1 Cuddesdon Way | 435 yd | |
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 589 yd | |
| Elior @ Neilson NIQ | Neilson House, 3130 John Smith Drive | 589 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 759 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Oxford | Bowlplex, Ozone Leisure Park | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocktail Service - BarNation | 7 Nuffield Industrial Estate, Ledgers Close | 661 yd | |
| Blackbird Leys Bowls Club | The Pavilion, Cuddesdon Way | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarts Take Away | 11 Knights Road, Oxford | 351 yd | |
| Jakes | 110 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford | 392 yd | |
| Burger King Drive Thru | Unit 5, Oxford Retail Park | 759 yd | |
| The Blue Elephant | Unit 17, The Chiltern Business Centre | 825 yd | |
| Spice Box | Unit 16, The Chiltern Small Business Centre | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse ByIceland | Unit 1, Oxford Retail Park | 748 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2, Oxford Retail Park | 759 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park | 759 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK, Watlington Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Leys Youth And Community Centre Blackbird Leys Road | 319 yd | |
| Oxford & District Indoor Bowls Club SANDY LANE WEST | indoor bowls | 383 yd |
| Blackbird Leys Swimming Pool (Closed) Blackbird Leys Road | swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Sandy Lane AMORY CLOSE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School WESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Northfield School KNIGHTS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground BARNS ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Leys Pools And Leisure Centre PEGASUS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Lovethegym (Closed) Sandy Lane | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Oxford) OZONE LEISURE PARK OZONE LEISURE PARK GRENOBLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.