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Oxford Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Oxford in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

160,000

Population

6.1%

Unqualified

3.2%

Unemployment

£37,341

Salary

£604,962

Property

Quick answer: Oxford is a local authority in England. The population of Oxford is 160,000. The population per square mile of Oxford is 9,091. The average salary in Oxford is £37,341 per year. The average property price in Oxford is £604,962.


Books about Oxford: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Oxford. Here is a link to some of the books about Oxford.


Oxford Demographics


The population of Oxford is 160,000. The population per square mile of Oxford is 9,091. The population has increased by 8,400 in the past year. The population has increased by 29,600 since 1981.


There are more females in Oxford. They account for 50.9% of the population.


Oxford Employment


78.3% of the people in Oxford are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Oxford is 3.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Oxford Student Population


The student population of Oxford is 13,100. Students account for 46.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


95.0% of the people in Oxford have an NVQ1 qualification. 90.8% have an NVQ2 qualification. 80.1% have an NVQ3 qualification. 66.1% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.1% of the people in Oxford have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Oxford Economy


There are 4,950 businesses in Oxford. 84.2% are micro businesses. 12.1% are small businesses. 3.0% are medium businesses. 0.8% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Oxford are education businesses.


Oxford Salary


The average salary in Oxford is £37,341 per year. Males earn 11.6% more.


Salaries in Oxford are 11.85% more than the national average of £33,384.


Oxford Property


The average property price in Oxford is £604,962. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Oxford: £1,007,248 for detached houses. £624,252 for semi-detached houses. £488,057 for terrace houses. £300,292 for flats.