OX3 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Ambleside Drive, 0.6km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX3 0AH offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, up 48.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00145383 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AH.
373
37
£ 74,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX3 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 48.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0AH. The average age is 36.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 412,750
12 sales · Mean £ 450,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0AH has low crime rates — 26 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
New Marston Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
The Swan School
Meadowbrook College
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The White Hart0.9 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Northway Social Club0.2 km
- Oxford City Football Club0.5 km
- OXSRAD Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Rosies0.1 km
- Thejus Foods0.1 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- WH Smith0.5 km
- Wine Palace0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Belota Cafe0.5 km
- League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.5 km
- LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.5 km
- Northway Together CIC Community Café0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chosen Bun0.6 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Northway Pizza0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.5 km
- Oxford Parkway5.3 km
- Islip6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ambleside Drive North0.0 km
- Ambleside Drive North0.0 km
- Derwent Avenue East0.1 km
- Copse Lane East0.1 km
- Westlands Drive Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30AH · Data under Open Government Licence