OX3 0BN is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX3 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX3 0BN.
430
26
£ 74,400 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 26, 55% renting. OX3 0BN has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0BN. The average age is 26.1. 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 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 0BN has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cheney School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
East Oxford Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Windmill Primary School
Oxford Spires Academy
New Marston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Up In Arms0.8 km
- The White Horse0.6 km
- Port Mahon1.0 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.6 km
- Trinity College Sports Pavillion0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Barefoot Cake Hole0.8 km
- Bhoomi Kitchen0.9 km
- Gather And Gather0.3 km
- Starbucks/Blackwells0.3 km
- Warneford Hospital Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dial Guest House0.8 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.3 km
- Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.4 km
- WHSmith0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Islip7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brookes University0.0 km
- Brookes University0.1 km
- Headington Hill Campus0.1 km
- Brookes University0.1 km
- Brookes University0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BN · Data under Open Government Licence