Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

CAVE STREET, OX4 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVE STREET, OX4 1BE.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX4 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX4 1BE — age 37, 22% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

OX4 1BE is a mixed residential area on Cave Street, 0.1km 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 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00145601 (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 OX4 1BE. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 406,666

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

Crime around OX4 1BE is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft37
Shoplifting31
Bicycle theft30

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.1 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.3 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.5 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.2 km
  • Atif Superstore0.7 km
  • The Deli0.7 km
  • Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.5 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.4 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.1 km
  • The Fir Tree0.7 km
  • The Baron0.8 km
  • The Up In Arms0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.4 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.3 km
  • Big Society0.3 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.4 km
  • Cuttlefish0.3 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.4 km
  • Chubby Chicken0.7 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.7 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Cherwell Guest House0.7 km
  • Coach And Horses0.1 km
  • Isis Guest House0.4 km
  • Heather House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.2 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.4 km
  • Radley7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Glebe Street0.1 km
  • South Park0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.1 km
  • Cherwell Street0.2 km
  • St Clements Street0.2 km