Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX1 1EQ.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX1 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

OX1 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grandpont in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX1 1EQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00145308 (shared with 47 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 OX1 1EQ. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian28.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around OX1 1EQ is above average at 104 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 offences380
Shoplifting310
Other theft126
Public order118
Theft from the person74

school Local Schools

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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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Grandpont Nursery School

Good47 pupils0.5 km
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New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good146 pupils1.0 km
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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils1.4 km
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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Brown's Cafe0.6 km
  • Donburi Inn0.7 km
  • Georgina's0.6 km
  • Iscream0.6 km
  • Taylors Of Oxford0.6 km
  • + 157 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Pershore Sea Foods0.7 km
  • IL Botanico0.4 km
  • The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.6 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea0.6 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Newton House Guest House0.5 km
  • Whitehouse View Guest House0.4 km
  • Bath Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Vanbrugh House Hotel0.7 km
  • Eurobar0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 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
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.1 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.4 km
  • Radley7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Speedwell Street0.1 km
  • Speedwell Stand0.1 km
  • Speedwell Street0.1 km