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Jericho Wharf

Jericho Wharf
Artist's impression of the proposed development. To the left is the boatyard, above which is the hall of the community centre.

A remarkable community initiative

Posted - June 17, 2015
The long-derelict canalside site is the location for a community development project that will include a boatyard, a new community centre and a vibrant public square in front St Barnabas Church. The project is being managed by the Jericho Wharf Trust, which is composed of four local organizations:
  • Jericho Community Association
  • Jericho Community Boatyard
  • Jericho Living Heritage Trust
  • St Barnabas Church
For the latest information on this project please visit the
Jericho Wharf website

Did you know?

What kind of households we have?

According the to 2011 Census, almost half of Jericho households – 46% – consisted of only one person, 24% consisted of couples with or without children, 7% were student households, and 11% were other multi-person households, while 6% were single-parent households.

How religious we are?

In the 2001 Census, some 50% of Jericho residents said they were Christian, 2.2% Muslim, 1.9% Buddhist and 1.2% professed other religions, while 34% of people said they had no religion. In Oxford as a whole the proportion with no religion was 24%.