OX3 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Pullens Lane, 1.0km from Headington in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX3 0BZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.2M, up 338.4% year-on-year. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00185866 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PULLENS LANE, OX3 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PULLENS LANE, OX3 0BZ.
430
26
£ 74,400 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 26, 55% renting. OX3 0BZ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 338.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0BZ. The average age is 26.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,968,000
4 sales · Mean £ 3,009,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0BZ has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
New Marston Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Windmill Primary School
East Oxford Primary School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Medina Foods Market0.9 km
- Up And Running0.9 km
- Costcutter And Post Office0.9 km
- MFG Cherwell0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Coco Noir0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.9 km
- La Croissanterie Cafe1.0 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Jacobs And Field1.0 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Chosen Bun0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Up In Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.9 km
- The White Horse0.5 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- Trinity College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dial Guest House0.6 km
- Pickwicks Guest House0.5 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.2 km
- Oxford Parkway5.9 km
- Islip7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Franklin Road bus shelter0.1 km
- Franklin Road bus shelter0.1 km
- Fortnam Close0.2 km
- Fortnam Close0.2 km
- Headington School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30BZ · Data under Open Government Licence