Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE DRIVE, OX3 0AQ.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX3 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX3 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £426k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OX3 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Ambleside Drive, 0.6km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £426k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00145383 (shared with 13 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 0AQ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian27.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 349,950

3 sales · Mean £ 408,300

Detached

£ 655,000

3 sales · Mean £ 606,666

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

Crime around OX3 0AQ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences139
Public order32
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour23
Bicycle theft20

school Local Schools

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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.2 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Black Boy1.0 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • Viking Club1.0 km
  • Headington Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Marston Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Rosies0.3 km
  • Thejus Foods0.3 km
  • W H Smith0.4 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • Wine Palace0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Belota Cafe0.4 km
  • League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.4 km
  • LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Cafe0.4 km
  • Northway Together CIC Community Café0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chosen Bun0.6 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Northway Pizza0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford3.5 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.4 km
  • Islip6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ambleside Drive North0.1 km
  • Saxon Way0.1 km
  • Saxon Way0.2 km
  • Ambleside Drive North0.2 km
  • Derwent Avenue East0.2 km