OX3 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Colterne Close, 0.6km from New Marston 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, up 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00145384 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLTERNE CLOSE, OX3 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLTERNE CLOSE, OX3 0BA.
551
30
£ 74,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 61% private renter occupancy, OX3 0BA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0BA. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 445,000
8 sales · Mean £ 443,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0BA has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
New Marston Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Oxfordshire Hospital School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Manor Road Cafe0.4 km
- Belota Cafe0.9 km
- League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.9 km
- LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Cafe0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Salford Stores0.7 km
- Rosies0.5 km
- Thejus Foods0.5 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Red Lion0.5 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Northway Social Club0.4 km
- Oxford City Football Club0.3 km
- OXSRAD Ltd0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chosen Bun0.2 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.1 km
- Northway Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.1 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.2 km
- Oxford Parkway5.0 km
- Islip6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ashlong Road0.1 km
- Ashlong Road0.1 km
- Copse Lane West0.1 km
- Cherwell Drive shops DEL0.1 km
- Brookfield Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BA · Data under Open Government Licence