Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

DERWENT AVENUE, OX3 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

344

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX3 0AR 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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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX3 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.

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

OX3 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Avenue, 0.7km from New Marston in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

This is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% 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 £440k, down 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00145388 (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 0AR. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.9%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,000

9 sales · Mean £ 428,500

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

OX3 0AR 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 offences54
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 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.6 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 West0.1 km
  • Copse Lane0.1 km
  • Copse Lane0.2 km