Area Information for Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU

Plater Drive in Oxford is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Walton Manor ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This page combines information for the address Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of OX2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for OX2 6QU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Oxford
Ward Walton Manor
Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 127 property sales in Plater Drive, OX2 6QU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Oxford North), and the Thames Valley Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU:

Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QT
Merrivale Square, Oxford, OX2 6QX
Brindley Close, Oxford, OX2 6XN
Navigation Way, Oxford, OX2 6AB
Navigation Way, Oxford, OX2 6XW
Rutherway, Oxford, OX2 6QZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about OX2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 127 property sales in Plater Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Plater Drive, Oxford consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 82
Flat (Purpose-Built) 22
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Plater Drive, Oxford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 42% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 48
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 123

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 23
Two People 40
Three People 27
Four People 27
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Plater Drive, Oxford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 23
Family Household 86
Other Household 12
Total 121

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 96
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 2
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 125

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Oxford West and Abingdon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 162
Female 155
Total 317

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around OX2 6QU has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 29
10-14 33
15-19 14
20-24 4
25-29 18
30-34 23
35-39 32
40-44 36
45-49 30
50-54 17
55-59 15
60-64 12
65-69 14
70-74 11
75-79 8
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 322

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode OX2 6QU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 79
Married 121
Separated 0
Divorced 23
Widowed 6
Total 229

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 219
Good 75
Fair 20
Bad 3
Very Bad 0
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Plater Drive and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 87% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 198
Apprenticeship 2
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 10
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 10
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0
No GCSEs or Equivalent 8
Total 228

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 244
Mixed Ethnicity 31
Indian 11
Chinese 13
Other Asian 7
Black Caribbean 1
Other 8
Total 315

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Plater Drive, Oxford), 56% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 178
European Union 49
Rest of Europe 10
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 29
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 39
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 8
Total 317

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 178
10+ Years 54
5-10 Years 31
2-5 Years 20
Less Than 2 Years 33
Total 316

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to OX2 6QU.

Passport(s) Held
None 7
United Kingdom 206
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 42
Rest of Europe 4
Middle East or Asia 20
North America or Caribbean 19
Central and South America 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 7

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 132
Christian 136
Buddhist 6
Hindu 4
Jewish 13
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 21
Total 318

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Walton Manor ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 48% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 111
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 28
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 4
Total 229

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 98
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 1
Total 165

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 113
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 12
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 13
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 9
Semi-Routine Occupation 3
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 26
Total 228

Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU is within the Oxford North policing neighbourhood, under the Thames Valley Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Plater Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Oxford North
St Aldates
Oxford
OX1 1SZ
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to OX2 6QU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for OX2 6QU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest railway station is Oxford, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Oxford 0.9 miles
Oxford Parkway 2.6 miles
Islip 4.3 miles
Radley 5.7 miles
Hanborough 5.9 miles
Combe (Oxon) 6.9 miles
Culham 8 miles
Tackley 8 miles
Appleford 8.9 miles
Bicester Village 11 miles
Finstock 11 miles
Heyford 11 miles
Bicester North 11 miles
Didcot Parkway 11 miles
Charlbury 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford, approximately 160 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is Oxford High School GDST, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Oxford High School GDST 0.7 miles  
The Cherwell School 0.9 miles
    
Carfax College 0.9 miles  
Oxford Sixth Form College 1.3 miles  
Meadowbrook College 1.4 miles
    
The Swan School 1.4 miles
    
Oxford International College 1.8 miles  
Matthew Arnold School 2.1 miles
    
Cheney School 2.3 miles
    
Oxford Spires Academy 2.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is Cutteslowe Surgery, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is Oakthorpe Dental, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is John Radcliffe Hospital, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Plater Drive, Oxford, OX2 6QU. The nearest is Ideal Eyes, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in OX2 6QU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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