Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

PULLENS FIELD, OX3 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PULLENS FIELD, OX3 0BU.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OX3 0BU is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 55% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Pullens Field, 0.9km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 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 0BU. 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

White / British65.8%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 1,035,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,064,000

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

OX3 0BU has low crime rates — 18 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 theft27
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour10
Bicycle theft10
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils0.7 km
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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km
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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Windmill Primary School

Outstanding629 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Up In Arms0.6 km
  • Headington Bowls Club1.0 km
  • Marston Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Britannia Inn1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Barefoot Cake Hole0.6 km
  • Belota Cafe0.8 km
  • Elior At Churchill Hospital0.8 km
  • League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.8 km
  • LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.6 km
  • Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • WHSmith0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
  • Red Mullions Guest House0.8 km
  • The Dial Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.9 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.0 km
  • Islip7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Headington Hill Campus0.3 km
  • Franklin Road bus shelter0.3 km
  • Franklin Road bus shelter0.3 km
  • Brookes University0.4 km
  • Brookes University0.4 km