OX3 0BY is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Headington 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 10 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX3 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX3 0BY.
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
OX3 0BY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0BY. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0BY has low crime rates — 10 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
New Marston Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Windmill Primary School
East Oxford Primary School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Medina Foods Market0.9 km
- Up And Running0.9 km
- Costcutter And Post Office1.0 km
- MFG Cherwell1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Coco Noir0.9 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.9 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Barefoot Cake Hole0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- Chosen Bun1.0 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Up In Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.9 km
- The White Horse0.5 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- Trinity College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dial Guest House0.6 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.5 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.1 km
- Oxford Parkway6.0 km
- Islip7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Franklin Road bus shelter0.1 km
- Franklin Road bus shelter0.1 km
- Fortnam Close0.2 km
- Fortnam Close0.2 km
- Headington School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BY · Data under Open Government Licence