Economic statistics from the 2001 Census

This page has information and statistics about the economy of Oxford taken from the 2001 Census.

A series of questions were asked about people's economic activity

Economic Activity shows results for the city, county, regional and national level.

A question was also asked about the highest level of qualifications that people held

Highest level of qualification held shows the results at city, county, regional and national level.

Note that:

• level 1 = at least one GCSE/O-level
• level 2 = 5+ GCSE/O-level
• level 3 = 2+ A-levels
• level 4 = first degree

A question was asked about the main employment sectors

Main employment sectors show the city has higher levels of those employed in the education and health care sectors than the regional and national averages.

A question was asked about socio-economic groups

Oxford has a lower percentage of those classified as managers and senior officials and more full time students.

Source: National Statistics

Page last reviewed 18 Nov 2008