Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

DERWENT AVENUE, OX3 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT AVENUE, OX3 0AP.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX3 0AP 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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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OX3 0AP — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OX3 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Avenue, 0.8km from New Marston in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

For serious buyers, OX3 0AP is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00145389 (shared with 5 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 0AP. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.8%
Asian / British Asian27.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 406,500

6 sales · Mean £ 407,166

Terraced

£ 408,000

1 sales · Mean £ 408,000

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

OX3 0AP has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.3 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.0 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Costcutter And Post Office0.5 km
  • MFG Cherwell0.3 km
  • Rosies0.4 km
  • Thejus Foods0.4 km
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Oxford City Football Club0.4 km
  • OXSRAD Ltd0.4 km
  • Marston Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Northway Social Club0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Papa John's0.3 km
  • Chosen Bun0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Northway Pizza0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Belota Cafe0.7 km
  • League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.7 km
  • LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.7 km
  • Northway Together CIC Community Café0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford3.3 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.2 km
  • Islip6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent Avenue West0.0 km
  • Brookfield Crescent0.1 km
  • Copse Lane West0.2 km
  • Copse Lane0.2 km
  • Derwent Avenue East0.2 km