OX1 1GA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Jericho in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Carfax & Jericho ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX1 1GA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX1 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00172585 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1GA.
183
29
£ 71,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX1 1GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX1 1GA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1GA. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX1 1GA has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 2 North Parade Stores0.9 km
- K's News Hub0.9 km
- Globe Newsmarket0.8 km
- Asian Eats1.0 km
- Branca Food0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- Angels Cocktail Bar0.8 km
- Jude The Obscure0.5 km
- Love Jericho0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Viny's Cafe0.9 km
- Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel0.6 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.4 km
- Compass Group UK Ltd At Mathematical Institute Cafe0.6 km
- Freuds0.7 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Kowloon House0.5 km
- Najar's Place0.9 km
- Koto0.5 km
- CurryDor0.9 km
- RG0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Osney Arms0.9 km
- Westgate Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.9 km
- YHA Oxford0.8 km
- The River Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.7 km
- Oxford Parkway4.9 km
- Islip7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Street0.3 km
- Allam Street0.3 km
- Allam Street0.3 km
- Canal Street0.3 km
- Victoria Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11GA · Data under Open Government Licence