OX1 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grandpont in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX1 1EX 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 above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00145308 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1EX.
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
With 61% social renting, OX1 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1EX. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX1 1EX is above average at 102 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
17 nearby- Alpha Bar0.6 km
- Moo-Moo's0.6 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.6 km
- Donburi Inn0.6 km
- Georgina's0.6 km
- Iscream0.6 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.6 km
- + 157 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods0.6 km
- IL Botanico0.4 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.6 km
- The Whisky Shop0.6 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.5 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Newton House Guest House0.6 km
- Whitehouse View Guest House0.5 km
- Bath Place Hotel0.9 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.6 km
- Eurobar0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Frewen Club0.4 km
- Head Of The River0.2 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.4 km
- The House0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Jiamart Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.4 km
- Radley7.0 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: OX11EX · Data under Open Government Licence