OX4 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00145602 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX4 1AU.
260
26
£ 61,400 /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, 56% renting. OX4 1AU has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX4 1AU. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX4 1AU has low crime rates — 48 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
East Oxford Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Comper Foundation Stage School
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
Cheney School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
Larkrise Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The House1.0 km
- The Baron0.8 km
- Cape Of Good Hope0.2 km
- The Coconut Tree0.2 km
- The Fir Tree0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- SALSAS DEL SOL1.0 km
- Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.2 km
- Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.1 km
- Big Society0.2 km
- Cafe CoCo0.2 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
- JUST LOKMA0.6 km
- Ultimate Picture Palace0.2 km
- Eastern And Continental Stores0.5 km
- Kauras Local0.1 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
- Oxford Kebab House0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage0.4 km
- Gigabean Coffee House0.2 km
- The Greek Takeaway0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Seoul Plaza0.2 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bath Place Hotel0.9 km
- Cherwell Guest House0.6 km
- Coach And Horses0.2 km
- Isis Guest House0.3 km
- Heather House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Radley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Clements Street0.1 km
- St Clements Street0.1 km
- St Clements Street0.1 km
- The Plain0.2 km
- The Plain0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX41AU · Data under Open Government Licence