Grays Close is in Chalgrove, Oxford and in South Oxfordshire district. OX44 7TN is located in the Chalgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grays Close, Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX44 7SR, OX44 7SW, OX44 7SP, OX44 7TW, OX44 7SJ, OX44 7TQ, OX44 7SQ, OX44 7SN, OX44 7SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX44 7TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 29.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 47.2% | 40.2% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 39.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.7% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 30.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 93% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Close was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Benson & Crowmarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grays Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Benson & Crowmarsh and the 116th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Grays Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-06-28 | £335,792 |
| 32 Grays Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-12-21 | £295,317 |
| 15 Grays Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-12-13 | £307,839 |
| 26 Grays Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-09-01 | £248,563 |
| 1 Grays Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2021-08-17 | £300,806 |
OX44 7TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in OX44 7TN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalgrove Community Primary School High Street , Chalgrove OX44 7ST | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stadhampton Primary School Stadhampton Primary School, Cratlands Close , Stadhampton OX44 7XL | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Milton Church of England Primary School Stadhampton Road , Little Milton OX44 7QD | 3out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | 2 Mill Lane | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 115 High Street | 353 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, 96 High Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Grill Ltd | The Crown, 96 High Street | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalgrove Cricket Club MILL LANE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Chalgrove Community Primary School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Chalgrove Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BARONSHURST DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.