OX3 0DR is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km 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.
Day-to-day life in OX3 0DR has the character of 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. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX3 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX3 0DR.
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 0DR 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 0DR. 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 0DR 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
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.3 km
- Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.3 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- WH Smith1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dial Guest House0.7 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The White Horse0.6 km
- The Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.7 km
- Trinity College Sports Pavillion0.7 km
- The Up In Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bhoomi Kitchen0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Belota Cafe1.0 km
- Compass Group At Big Data Institute (Cafe And Main Kitchen)0.9 km
- Elior At Churchill Hospital0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 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
- Brookes University0.1 km
- Brookes University0.1 km
- Headington Hill Campus0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30DR · Data under Open Government Licence