OX3 0AQ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £426k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00145383 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AQ.
373
37
£ 74,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX3 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £426k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0AQ. 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
£ 349,950
3 sales · Mean £ 408,300
Detached
£ 655,000
3 sales · Mean £ 606,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX3 0AQ is moderate at 54 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
New Marston Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
The Swan School
Meadowbrook College
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Black Boy1.0 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- Viking Club1.0 km
- Headington Bowls Club0.9 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.7 km
- + 3 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-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chosen Bun0.6 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Northway Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.5 km
- Oxford Parkway5.4 km
- Islip6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ambleside Drive North0.1 km
- Saxon Way0.1 km
- Saxon Way0.2 km
- Ambleside Drive North0.2 km
- Derwent Avenue East0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OX30AQ · Data under Open Government Licence