OX4 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX4 1BS has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00145593 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX4 1BS.
283
35
£ 61,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX4 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX4 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX4 1BS. The average age is 34.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX4 1BS is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Oxford Primary School
Comper Foundation Stage School
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
Larkrise Primary School
Oxford Spires Academy
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Ultimate Picture Palace0.1 km
- Atif Superstore0.5 km
- The Deli0.5 km
- Erdem Food Centre0.5 km
- JUST LOKMA0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cape Of Good Hope0.3 km
- The Coconut Tree0.2 km
- The Fir Tree0.4 km
- Lincoln College Pavillion1.0 km
- The Baron0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.3 km
- Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.3 km
- Big Society0.1 km
- Cafe CoCo0.3 km
- Cuttlefish0.3 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Seoul Plaza0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.1 km
- Gigabean Coffee House0.2 km
- Chubby Chicken0.5 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.5 km
- Oxford Kebab House0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Cherwell Guest House0.4 km
- Coach And Horses0.2 km
- Isis Guest House0.2 km
- Heather House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.2 km
- Oxford Parkway6.6 km
- Radley7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stockmore Street0.1 km
- James Street east0.1 km
- James Street east0.2 km
- The Plain0.2 km
- St Clements Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX41BS · Data under Open Government Licence