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Statistics About Oxford

 Photo of Oxford High Street
 Taken by Bob Breakspear

These pages contain facts and figures about Oxford. If you cannot find what you are looking for, visit the Oxfordshire Data Observatory website for advice on available statistics or contact us.



Population statistics

Oxford's total population is estimated to be 149,100, including over 30,000 full-time students.

Crime statistics

Links to detailed local crime statistics.

Economic statistics

Oxford is home to around 3,400 businesses providing 106,000 jobs.

Education and skills statistics

Oxford is, in general, a well-educated city with 33% of the population qualified to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.

Geography

Oxford is a densely populated place, with an average of 29.4 people per hectare.

Health statistics

Life expectancy in Oxford is 79.7 years, with significant geographic inequalities within the city.

Housing statistics

The average Oxford house now costs £293,071, or roughly ten times average income.

Poverty and deprivation statistics

Oxford has 18 Super Output Areas among the 30% most deprived areas in England.

Statistics from the 2001 Census

These pages provide access to data from the 2001 Census.



Page last reviewed 22 Jul 2008



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