Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

166

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, OX4 1AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX4 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX4 1AZ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00145603 (shared with 12 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 1AZ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX4 1AZ has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences132
Anti-social behaviour38
Other theft37
Bicycle theft32
Shoplifting31

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.6 km
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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good314 pupils1.6 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.2 km
  • Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.6 km
  • Baltic Food0.3 km
  • Brasileiro0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.3 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.1 km
  • The Fir Tree0.7 km
  • The Baron0.8 km
  • The Up In Arms1.0 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.3 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.2 km
  • Big Society0.2 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.3 km
  • Cuttlefish0.2 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.3 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.7 km
  • Sunny1.0 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Cherwell Guest House0.7 km
  • Coach And Horses0.1 km
  • Isis Guest House0.4 km
  • Heather House0.9 km
  • Bath Place Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.1 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.3 km
  • Radley7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • Glebe Street0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.2 km
  • South Park0.2 km