Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

OX4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX4 1BQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX4 1BQ 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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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OX4 1BQ — age 34, 23% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OX4 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX4 1BQ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00145600 (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 OX4 1BQ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around OX4 1BQ is moderate at 50 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft23
Bicycle theft16
Public order15

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 pupils0.7 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.1 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils1.5 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.4 km
  • Erdem Food Centre0.8 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.6 km
  • Baltic Food0.5 km
  • Brasileiro0.6 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.5 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.2 km
  • The Fir Tree0.8 km
  • The Baron0.8 km
  • The Up In Arms0.8 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.5 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.4 km
  • Big Society0.4 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.5 km
  • Cuttlefish0.4 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.5 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.5 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.7 km
  • Sunny1.0 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Cherwell Guest House0.8 km
  • Coach And Horses0.2 km
  • Isis Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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