OX1 1BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from New Osney in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX1 1BZ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for OX1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00145437 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1BZ.
289
38
£ 71,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX1 1BZ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX1 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1BZ. The average age is 38.4. 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 OX1 1BZ is above average at 98 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.
school Local Schools
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Alpha Bar0.9 km
- Moo-Moo's0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea1.0 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.9 km
- Donburi Inn0.9 km
- Georgina's0.9 km
- Iscream0.9 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.9 km
- + 147 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods1.0 km
- IL Botanico0.9 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited1.0 km
- The Whisky Shop1.0 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- All Bar One1.0 km
- Frewen Club0.9 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.9 km
- The House1.0 km
- Jericho Tavern0.9 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Westgate Hotel0.2 km
- Ali Inn0.7 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.7 km
- Eurobar0.6 km
- The River Hotel0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.3 km
- Oxford Parkway5.9 km
- Radley7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Frideswide Square0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Frideswide Square0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence