How deprived is Oxford?
The Index of Multiple Deprivation 2010 ranks Oxford 131st out of 354, placing it in the top half most deprived local authority areas in England. Of 85 areas in Oxford, 12 are among the 20% most deprived areas in England, with one area in Northfield Brook ward among the 10% most deprived. This is illustrated on the map below:
These areas, which are in the Leys, Littlemore, Rose Hill and Barton areas of the city, experience multiple levels of deprivation - low skills, low incomes and high levels of crime. A detailed report prepared by Oxford Safer Communities Partnership is available here:
How many people are unemployed?
In recent months there has been a sharp increase in the number of Oxford residents claiming unemployment benefit (Jobseeker's Allowance), due to the recession. For more information on this and the current estimate of the unemployment rate, see our economic statistics.
How many people are living on low incomes?
In August 2010 Oxford had over 10,500 working age residents claiming benefits - the highest percentage in the county. Latest figures on the number of benefit claimants
There is a high level of child poverty - 23% of Oxford's under-16 year-olds were living in low-income households in 2008.
What other aspects of deprivation are a problem in Oxford?
Oxford has a significant problem with homelessness - there is a high rate of rough sleeping and households in temporary accommodations. For more information see our housing statistics page.
Inequalities in life expectancy can be seen within Oxford. Men and women living in deprived areas have a shorter life expectancy than the rest of the population. For more information see our health statistics page.
There are geographic pockets with very high rates of people without qualifications, for example 46% of people in Blackbird Leys ward - see below:
Where can I find more information?
Oxfordshire Data Observatory has published a briefing paper on deprivation in Oxford:
This regeneration profile and summary of indicators in areas of multiple deprivation were written during the preparation of our draft Regeneration Framework.
You can view our Super Output Area profile reports. These summarise the Indices of Deprivation for each of the 85 Super Output Areas in Oxford.
We have carried out some small area surveys to investigate deprivation in parts of Oxford.
For more on deprivation statistics, visit the Oxfordshire Data Observatory website.
Data sources
Super Output Area profile reports
Summaries of the Indices of Deprivation for each of the 85 Super Output Areas in Oxford.
Small Area Surveys
Small Area Surveys were undertaken to understand deprivation in some parts of the City.
Page last reviewed 09 Jun 2010
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