Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AG.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX3 0AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX3 0AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.1M. Property prices are trending down 14.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX3 0AG is a well-regarded residential area on Ambleside Drive, 0.7km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX3, OX3 0AG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 14.7% year-on-year. 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00145390 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0AG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,050,000

7 sales · Mean £ 955,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around OX3 0AG is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences139
Public order32
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour26
Bicycle theft19

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.2 km
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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.2 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • Oxford City Football Club0.7 km
  • OXSRAD Ltd0.7 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • Headington Bowls Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Costcutter And Post Office0.7 km
  • MFG Cherwell0.6 km
  • Rosies0.4 km
  • Thejus Foods0.4 km
  • W H Smith0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • Chosen Bun0.6 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Northway Pizza0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Manor Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Belota Cafe0.4 km
  • League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.4 km
  • LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Dial Guest House1.0 km
  • Pickwicks Guest House0.9 km
  • Red Mullions Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford3.4 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.5 km
  • Islip6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eden Drive0.1 km
  • Eden Drive0.1 km
  • West Wing0.2 km
  • Snowdon Mede0.2 km
  • Snowdon Mede0.2 km