---POPULATION
1.7%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
42%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
OX26 1UWLocal Map
Approximate address for OX26 1UW:
IntroductionOX26 1UW

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the OX26 1UW postcode area in Oxford.

We've got loads of statistics for OX26 1UW, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

OX Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsOX26 1UW

What social class do the population of OX26 1UW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is OX26 1UW in Oxford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about OX26 1UW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in OX261UW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Ambrosden and Chesterton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in OX26 1UW is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 1.7%UNEMPLOYED

1.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for OX26 1UW

Discover OX26 1UW

People and Demographics

OX26 1UW
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in OX26 1UW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

OX26 1UW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around OX26 1UW, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in OX26 1UW

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

OX26 1UW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around OX26 1UW reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

OX26 1UW Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area OX261UW. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in OX26 1UW

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the OX26 1UW area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near OX26 1UW

Travel & Transport

OX26 1UW
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to OX26 1UW.

Travel around OX26 1UW

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near OX26 1UW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the OX26 1UW area.

Taxis near OX26 1UW

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near OX26 1UW, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near OX26 1UW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

OX26 1UW
Events near OX26 1UW

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around OX26 1UW.

What's on near OX26 1UW

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near OX26 1UW, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near OX26 1UW

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area OX26 1UW.

Hotels near OX26 1UW

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near OX26 1UW, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information OX26 1UW

Local Amenities

OX26 1UW
Banks near OX26 1UW

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in OX26 1UW. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near OX26 1UW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the OX26 1UW postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near OX26 1UW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the OX26 1UW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near OX26 1UW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres OX26 1UW

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in OX26 1UW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near OX26 1UW.

Emergencies in OX26 1UW

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in OX26 1UW

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around OX26 1UW. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in OX26 1UW

Your views ofOX26 1UW

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of Ox261uw right now. If you live in Ox261uw or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of OX26 1UW

People need your local expertise. If you live in OX26 1UW or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the OX26 1UW postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationOX26 1UW

OX261UW Postcode Breakdown

OXAREA26DISTRICT1SECTORUWUNIT
Full PostcodeOX26 1UW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownOxford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOxfordshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

OX261UW Postal District

Compass Postal District

OX26 1UW postcode is located in the postal town of Oxford. Oxford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode OX26 1UW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chesterton0.4 miles SE
Bicester1.8 miles E
Bucknell2 miles N
Merton2.8 miles SE
Weston On The Green2.9 miles SW
Launton3 miles E
Ardley3.4 miles NW
Tendring3.7 miles E
Kirtlington3.7 miles W
Charlton3.8 miles S
Ambrosden4 miles E
Blackthorn4 miles E
Bletchingdon4.3 miles SW
Heyford4.6 miles W
Upper Heyford4.6 miles NW
London53 miles E
Glasgow297 miles NW
Edinburgh291 miles N
Cardiff91 miles W
Liverpool129 miles NW
Southampton69 miles S
Saint Ives78 miles SW

The UK housebuilding crisis urgently needs a planning reform

A system that allows developments that comply with the rules to get built would boost housebuilding rates

Property Week

Edmond de Rothschild REIM acquires Newbury resi scheme for 34m

The affordable housing project has already seen the development of almost 120 new homes.

Property Week

'When I have a down day the little bear comforts me'

Much-loved teddy bears with their own unique stories have gone on public display in Oxfordshire.

BBC News

Luton Airport operating company buys hangars of collapsed airline Monarch

Hangars can accommodate wide body jets up to the size of a Boeing 767.

Property Week

University's humanities festival 'most impressive'

Think Human aims to explore human relationships and "big issues of the day" in events across Oxford.

BBC News

Scientists in awe of detail in telescope photos

Nasa releases images of 19 spiral galaxies taken from the James Webb Space Telescope.

BBC News

TT Group sells Southampton industrial units for 5.7m

The 1.85-acre siteis split into two self-contained units, one let to Sentry Self Storage and the other to Active Freight Management.

Property Week

Oxfordshire Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Oxfordshire.

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.88807
-1.186448