OX3 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Headington Road, 0.8km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Churchill ward and the Oxford East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00145313 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0BS.
426
29
£ 49,800 /yr
26%
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
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 64% private renter occupancy, OX3 0BS is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 0BS. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0BS has low crime rates — 40 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
East Oxford Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Oxford Spires Academy
Windmill Primary School
Comper Foundation Stage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Oxford Kebab House1.0 km
- The Greek Takeaway1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Coconut Tree1.0 km
- The Up In Arms0.8 km
- The White Horse0.6 km
- Port Mahon1.0 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Zenobia1.0 km
- Londis0.8 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Coach And Horses1.0 km
- The Dial Guest House0.8 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Barefoot Cake Hole0.8 km
- The Garden Cafe1.0 km
- Bhoomi Kitchen0.9 km
- Gather And Gather0.3 km
- Starbucks/Blackwells0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.4 km
- Radley7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brookes University0.0 km
- Brookes University0.0 km
- Headington Hill Campus0.1 km
- Brookes University0.2 km
- Brookes University0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BS · Data under Open Government Licence