OX3 0AA is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX3 0AA is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00145391 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX3 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX3 0AA.
176
48
£ 74,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, OX3 0AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0AA. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0AA has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
New Marston Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Cheney School
Meadowbrook College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Manor Road Cafe0.9 km
- Barefoot Cake Hole0.9 km
- Coco Noir1.0 km
- Heavenly Desserts1.0 km
- Rio's Piri Piri1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Up In Arms0.9 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
- Oxford City Football Club0.8 km
- OXSRAD Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Costcutter And Post Office0.7 km
- MFG Cherwell0.6 km
- Rosies0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dial Guest House0.9 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.8 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Chosen Bun0.6 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Northway Pizza0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.3 km
- Oxford Parkway5.6 km
- Islip6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Eden Drive0.0 km
- Eden Drive0.0 km
- Snowdon Mede0.1 km
- Snowdon Mede0.1 km
- West Wing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30AA · Data under Open Government Licence