OX3 0AL is a well-regarded residential area on Bowness Avenue, 0.6km 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 0AL 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £676k. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00145390 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWNESS AVENUE, OX3 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWNESS AVENUE, OX3 0AL.
346
41
£ 74,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0AL 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.
Area Character
OX3 0AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £676k, 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 £676k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0AL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 676,500
1 sales · Mean £ 676,500
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX3 0AL is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
New Marston Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The White Hart0.9 km
- Headington Bowls Club1.0 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Northway Social Club0.4 km
- Oxford City Football Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Rosies0.3 km
- Thejus Foods0.3 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
- WH Smith0.4 km
- Wine Palace0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- 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
- Northway Together CIC Community Café0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chosen Bun0.5 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Northway Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.4 km
- Oxford Parkway5.4 km
- Islip6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Eden Drive0.2 km
- Derwent Avenue East0.2 km
- Ambleside Drive North0.2 km
- Eden Drive0.2 km
- West Wing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30AL · Data under Open Government Licence