Jericho and Osney Demographics (Oxford, England)

Jericho and Osney is a ward in Oxford of South East, England and includes areas of Botley, New Botley, North Hinksey Village, Binsey, Southern Slope Estate, Old Botley and Yarnell's Hill.

In the 2011 census the population of Jericho and Osney was 6,820 and is made up of approximately 48% females and 52% males.

The average age of people in Jericho and Osney is 34, while the median age is lower at 29.

62.7% of people living in Jericho and Osney were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were 3.8% United States, 1.8% Scotland, 1.5% Wales, 1.4% China, 1.3% Ireland, 1.2% India, 1.0% Australia, 0.9% Pakistan, 0.9% South Africa.

82.8% of people living in Jericho and Osney speak English. The other top languages spoken are 1.7% French, 1.7% German, 1.3% Spanish, 1.1% All other Chinese, 1.0% Italian, 0.9% Polish, 0.8% Arabic, 0.7% Greek, 0.6% Urdu.

The religious make up of Jericho and Osney is 40.1% Christian, 39.4% No religion, 5.2% Muslim, 1.6% Buddhist, 1.0% Hindu, 1.0% Jewish, 0.2% Agnostic, 0.2% Atheist. 673 people did not state a religion. 43 people identified as a Jedi Knight and 3 people said they believe in Heavy Metal.

26.3% of people are married, 13.1% cohabit with a member of the opposite sex, 1.9% live with a partner of the same sex, 45.6% are single and have never married or been in a registered same sex partnership, 7.5% are separated or divorced. There are 322 widowed people living in Jericho and Osney.

The top occupations listed by people in Jericho and Osney are Professional 46.1%, Teaching and Educational Professionals 15.1%, Teaching and educational professionals 15.1%, Associate professional and technical 14.4%, Science, research, engineering and technology professionals 13.5%, Business, media and public service professionals 13.3%, Managers, directors and senior officials 9.3%, Administrative and secretarial 8.1%, Natural and Social Science Professionals 6.9%, Business, Research and Administrative Professionals 6.6%.