OX1 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00186021 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1DW.
580
25
£ 50,300 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX1 1DW 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
70% of homes in OX1 1DW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX1 1DW. The average age is 24.9. 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 rates near OX1 1DW are high at 163 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
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- T2 Tea0.2 km
- Tuck Shop0.7 km
- Costa Odeon0.5 km
- Hardys Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Bath Place Hotel0.7 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.3 km
- Sportsview Guest House1.0 km
- The Oxford Townhouse1.0 km
- Eurobar0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Royal Blenheim0.0 km
- Sandy's Piano Bar0.3 km
- The Four Candles0.4 km
- The Oxford Union0.3 km
- Wig And Pen0.4 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
178 nearby- 18550.2 km
- Alternative Tuck Shop0.7 km
- Balliol College - JCR Pantry0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- + 173 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bubbleology0.3 km
- Kebab King0.4 km
- Najar's Place0.7 km
- Organic Deli0.5 km
- Taylors0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.8 km
- Oxford Parkway6.1 km
- Radley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Aldates0.1 km
- St Aldates0.1 km
- St Aldates0.1 km
- St Aldates0.1 km
- St Aldates0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX11DW · Data under Open Government Licence