74,397TOTAL POPULATION
28,724HOUSEHOLDS
6.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£47,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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OX4 POSTCODE REGION

Oxford (OX4)

The OX4 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 2426 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the OX4 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the Oxford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in OX4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX4 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The OX4 postcode surrounds the area of Cowley, located in the east of Oxford,UK. It covers a large suburban area, most of which is residential, though there are some industrial areas too. It is in the Oxford district of Oxfordshire County.

The area of OX4 primarily consists of residential homes. Most of these homes are modest, terraced houses, apartments, or semi-detached properties, although some include more spacious detached homes. The OX4 postcode boasts a diverse range of residents, including young professionals and families of many cultures.

OX4 offers plenty of attractions including a number of parks, which provide great spaces for relaxation. Additionally, the area has a number of shopping options, such as Eastern and Western Markets, Cowley Road Shopping Center, and OX4 Street Retail Park. There are also a variety of eateries in the OX4 postcode, including pubs, bistros, and takeaways.

The area is well connected, with good bus and rail links to the city centre. The A40 is nearby, which is a main route from Oxford to London. There are a range of schools in the area, plus a college and university (University of Oxford). All in all, OX4 offers a safe, convenient place to live with plenty of amenities and easy access into the city centre.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 22%UNEMPLOYED

22% of people in OX4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 64%WHITE
  • 36%NON-WHITE

64% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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OX4Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

The county of Oxfordshire

OX4 is located in the county of Oxfordshire, in England.

Oxfordshire has a total population of 683,200, making it the 35th largest county in the UK.

Oxfordshire has a total area of 1005 square miles, and a population density of 262 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Oxfordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeOX4
Postal TownOxford
MSOA NameOxford 011
LSOA NameOxford 011D
CountyOxfordshire
RegionOxfordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityOxford
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

OX4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of OX4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Barton
Blackird Leys
Cowley
Headington
Headington Hill
Iffley
Kennington
Little London
Littlemore
New Headington
New Marston
Risinghurst
Rose Hill
Sandford-on-Thames
Sandhills
Temple Cowley
Browse Postcodes in OX4

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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