Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADINGTON ROAD, OX3 0BS.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /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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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 64% private renter occupancy, OX3 0BS is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

OX3 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Headington Road, 0.8km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Churchill ward and the Oxford East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00145313 (shared with 11 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 0BS. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

OX3 0BS has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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 offences46
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour14
Bicycle theft11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Good240 pupils1.3 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.4 km
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Windmill Primary School

Outstanding629 pupils1.4 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Oxford Kebab House1.0 km
  • The Greek Takeaway1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Coconut Tree1.0 km
  • The Up In Arms0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.6 km
  • Port Mahon1.0 km
  • Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Zenobia1.0 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd - Co-Op Retail Store0.3 km
  • Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent0.4 km
  • WHSmith0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Coach And Horses1.0 km
  • The Dial Guest House0.8 km
  • Pickwicks Guest House0.6 km
  • Red Mullions Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Barefoot Cake Hole0.8 km
  • The Garden Cafe1.0 km
  • Bhoomi Kitchen0.9 km
  • Gather And Gather0.3 km
  • Starbucks/Blackwells0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford3.0 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.4 km
  • Radley7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookes University0.0 km
  • Brookes University0.0 km
  • Headington Hill Campus0.1 km
  • Brookes University0.2 km
  • Brookes University0.2 km