Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX4 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX4 1AU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Average age 26, 56% renting. OX4 1AU has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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

OX4 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00145602 (shared with 6 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 OX4 1AU. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

OX4 1AU has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Other theft42
Anti-social behaviour39
Bicycle theft33
Shoplifting31

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.4 km
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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km
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Grandpont Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.5 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The House1.0 km
  • The Baron0.8 km
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.2 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.2 km
  • The Fir Tree0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • SALSAS DEL SOL1.0 km
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.2 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.1 km
  • Big Society0.2 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.2 km
  • + 78 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.6 km
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.2 km
  • Eastern And Continental Stores0.5 km
  • Kauras Local0.1 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.2 km
  • The Greek Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bath Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Cherwell Guest House0.6 km
  • Coach And Horses0.2 km
  • Isis Guest House0.3 km
  • Heather House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.0 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.3 km
  • Radley7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • The Plain0.2 km
  • The Plain0.2 km