OX3 0EB is a sought-after residential area on Headington Road, 0.3km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX3 0EB offers 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 25 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0EB.
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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 0EB 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 0EB. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0EB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Oxford Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
Comper Foundation Stage School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Oxford Spires Academy
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ultimate Picture Palace0.7 km
- Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
- JUST LOKMA0.7 km
- Atif Superstore0.8 km
- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Cape Of Good Hope0.9 km
- The Coconut Tree0.5 km
- The Baron0.8 km
- City Arms0.9 km
- Cowley Retreat0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.8 km
- Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.8 km
- Big Society0.7 km
- Cafe CoCo0.8 km
- Cuttlefish0.8 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Seoul Plaza0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Gigabean Coffee House0.8 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
- Oxford Kebab House0.7 km
- Sunny0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Coach And Horses0.5 km
- Isis Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.6 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Radley7.6 km
Bus Stops
- South Park0.3 km
- Cherwell Street0.3 km
- Kings Mill Lane0.4 km
- Headington Hill Campus0.4 km
- Union Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30EB · Data under Open Government Licence