OX1 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Grandpont in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OX1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00145417 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1DB.
2,070
22
£ 50,300 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX1 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in OX1 1DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1DB. The average age is 22.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX1 1DB is above average at 132 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
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
East Oxford Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Cape Of Good Hope0.9 km
- Royal Blenheim0.3 km
- Sandy's Piano Bar0.4 km
- The Four Candles0.7 km
- The Oxford Union0.5 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
172 nearby- Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.9 km
- Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe CoCo0.9 km
- Cuttlefish0.9 km
- Meal Plus0.9 km
- + 167 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Gigabean Coffee House0.9 km
- Bubbleology0.4 km
- Kebab King0.7 km
- A Taste Of China0.5 km
- Taylors0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- T2 Tea0.4 km
- Tuck Shop0.8 km
- Castle News0.5 km
- The Oxford Shop0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Bath Place Hotel0.7 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.6 km
- Eurobar0.7 km
- Lakeside Guest House0.8 km
- Sportsview Guest House0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.1 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Radley7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.2 km
- St Aldates0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11DB · Data under Open Government Licence