OX3 0BX is a sought-after residential area on Pullens Lane, 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M. 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PULLENS LANE, OX3 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PULLENS LANE, OX3 0BX.
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
Very young, very high renting. At 26 years average age and 55% private renter occupancy, OX3 0BX 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 0BX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,500,000
4 sales · Mean £ 2,731,250
Flat
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0BX has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
East Oxford Primary School
New Marston Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Windmill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Up In Arms0.6 km
- Headington Bowls Club1.0 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Britannia Inn1.0 km
- The White Horse0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barefoot Cake Hole0.6 km
- Belota Cafe0.9 km
- Elior At Churchill Hospital0.8 km
- League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.9 km
- LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.5 km
- Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.5 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- WHSmith0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.8 km
- The Dial Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.1 km
- Islip7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Headington Hill Campus0.3 km
- Brookes University0.3 km
- Brookes University0.3 km
- Brookes University0.3 km
- Brookes University0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BX · Data under Open Government Licence