Oxford East
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Oxford East covers much of the historic university city, home to world-famous colleges, libraries, and museums such as the Ashmolean. The area includes the bustling Cowley Road with its diverse restaurants, local parks like South Park, and access to the River Thames for walking and rowing. Historic architecture, cultural festivals, and a lively arts scene make it a top destination.
Wards in Oxford East
Oxford East is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barton & Sandhills
- Blackbird Leys
- Churchill
- Cowley
- Donnington
- Headington
- Headington Hill & Northway
- Hinksey Park
- Littlemore
- Lye Valley
- Marston
- Northfield Brook
- Quarry & Risinghurst
- Rose Hill & Iffley
- St Clement's
- St Mary's
- Temple Cowley
Oxford East is a constituency that covers these wards in Oxford.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,540 | 19.01% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 18,379 | 15.50% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 21,376 | 18.03% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,056 | 20.29% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,279 | 15.42% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,948 | 11.76% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 61,840 | 52.65% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 16,766 | 14.27% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 6,173 | 5.26% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 4,685 | 3.99% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 4,654 | 3.96% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| African | 4,324 | 3.68% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,443 | 2.93% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 2,097 | 1.79% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 2,065 | 1.76% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,903 | 1.62% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,631 | 1.39% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,610 | 1.37% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,549 | 1.32% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 1,457 | 1.24% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 1,170 | 1.00% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 849 | 0.72% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 756 | 0.64% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 432 | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 55 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.11% |