Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX3 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX3 0BF.

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Population

676

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

6%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX3 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 54% private renter occupancy, OX3 0BF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

OX3 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Churchill ward and the Oxford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX3 0BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00145315 (shared with 4 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 0BF. The average age is 20.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

6%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

OX3 0BF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft21
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils0.6 km
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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils1.2 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.3 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.8 km
  • Atif Superstore0.9 km
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.5 km
  • Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.6 km
  • The Deli0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Coconut Tree0.7 km
  • Lincoln College Pavillion1.0 km
  • Jesus College Sports Ground1.0 km
  • The Baron0.9 km
  • City Arms1.0 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford1.0 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.9 km
  • Big Society0.9 km
  • Cafe CoCo1.0 km
  • Cuttlefish1.0 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House1.0 km
  • Chubby Chicken0.9 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.9 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.7 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Pickwicks Guest House0.9 km
  • Coach And Horses0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.7 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.4 km
  • Radley7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Headington Hill Campus0.2 km
  • Brookes University0.3 km
  • Brookes University0.3 km
  • South Park0.4 km
  • Brookes University0.4 km