Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

EDEN DRIVE, OX3 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDEN DRIVE, OX3 0AB.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX3 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, OX3 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OX3 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Eden Drive, 0.7km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX3 0AB is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £787k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00145391 (shared with 7 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 OX3 0AB. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 970,000

4 sales · Mean £ 900,750

Semi-Detached

£ 499,500

2 sales · Mean £ 499,500

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

Crime around OX3 0AB is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Other theft32
Public order31
Bicycle theft17
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.2 km
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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.3 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • Oxford City Football Club0.7 km
  • OXSRAD Ltd0.7 km
  • The Up In Arms1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter And Post Office0.7 km
  • MFG Cherwell0.6 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Rosies0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • Chosen Bun0.6 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Northway Pizza0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Manor Road Cafe0.8 km
  • Barefoot Cake Hole1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Belota Cafe0.4 km
  • League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Dial Guest House0.9 km
  • Pickwicks Guest House0.9 km
  • Red Mullions Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford3.3 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.5 km
  • Islip6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Eden Drive0.0 km
  • Eden Drive0.0 km
  • Snowdon Mede0.1 km
  • Snowdon Mede0.1 km
  • West Wing0.2 km