Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BW.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX4 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX4 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.9% year-on-year.

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

OX4 1BW is a mixed residential area on Rectory Road, 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 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £674k, up 23.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00145601 (shared with 11 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 1BW. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 797,500

3 sales · Mean £ 789,166

Detached

£ 895,000

1 sales · Mean £ 895,000

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

2 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around OX4 1BW is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences183
Shoplifting90
Other theft58
Anti-social behaviour57
Bicycle theft52

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.3 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.2 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.4 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.1 km
  • Atif Superstore0.6 km
  • The Deli0.6 km
  • Erdem Food Centre0.6 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.4 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.3 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.1 km
  • The Fir Tree0.5 km
  • The Baron0.6 km
  • Cafe Tarifa0.2 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.3 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.2 km
  • Big Society0.2 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.3 km
  • Cuttlefish0.3 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.2 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.2 km
  • Chubby Chicken0.6 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.6 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Cherwell Guest House0.5 km
  • Coach And Horses0.1 km
  • Isis Guest House0.3 km
  • Heather House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.2 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.5 km
  • Radley7.2 km

Bus Stops

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