OX1 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Grandpont in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX1 1DQ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 5% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00145417 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1DQ.
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 1DQ 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
With 58% social renting, OX1 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 22-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1DQ. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX1 1DQ is above average at 90 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
West Oxford Community Primary School
East Oxford Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Alpha Bar0.6 km
- Moo-Moo's0.6 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.6 km
- Donburi Inn0.6 km
- Georgina's0.6 km
- Iscream0.6 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.6 km
- + 166 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods0.6 km
- IL Botanico0.4 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.6 km
- The Whisky Shop0.6 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.5 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Newton House Guest House0.5 km
- Whitehouse View Guest House0.5 km
- Bath Place Hotel0.8 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.7 km
- Isis Guest House1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Frewen Club0.4 km
- Head Of The River0.2 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.4 km
- The House0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.2 km
- Oxford Parkway6.4 km
- Radley7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.1 km
- Speedwell Street0.2 km
- Speedwell Stand0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence