OX1 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area on Albion Place, 0.4km from Grandpont in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX1 1AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OX1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00145308 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION PLACE, OX1 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION PLACE, OX1 1AW.
390
31
£ 50,300 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OX1 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1AW. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near OX1 1AW are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
East Oxford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Alpha Bar0.5 km
- Moo-Moo's0.5 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.5 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.5 km
- Donburi Inn0.5 km
- Georgina's0.5 km
- Iscream0.5 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.5 km
- + 158 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods0.5 km
- IL Botanico0.3 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.5 km
- The Whisky Shop0.5 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.4 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Newton House Guest House0.7 km
- Whitehouse View Guest House0.6 km
- Sportsview Guest House0.8 km
- The Oxford Townhouse0.8 km
- Ali Inn0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Frewen Club0.2 km
- Head Of The River0.4 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.3 km
- The House0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.9 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Radley7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Speedwell Stand0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11AW · Data under Open Government Licence