Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX4 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX4 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

OX4 1BU is a mixed residential area on Rectory Road, 0.3km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX4 1BU offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £543k.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00145593 (shared with 8 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 1BU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 410,000

4 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Terraced

£ 660,000

2 sales · Mean £ 660,000

Semi-Detached

£ 917,250

2 sales · Mean £ 917,250

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

Crime around OX4 1BU is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences208
Shoplifting90
Anti-social behaviour62
Other theft59
Bicycle theft58

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.2 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.2 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.3 km
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Oxford Spires Academy

Good1323 pupils1.4 km
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Greyfriars Catholic School

Inadequate580 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Ultimate Picture Palace0.1 km
  • Atif Superstore0.6 km
  • The Deli0.6 km
  • Erdem Food Centre0.6 km
  • JUST LOKMA0.3 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Cape Of Good Hope0.3 km
  • The Coconut Tree0.2 km
  • The Fir Tree0.5 km
  • Lincoln College Pavillion1.0 km
  • The Baron0.6 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.3 km
  • Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.3 km
  • Big Society0.1 km
  • Cafe CoCo0.3 km
  • Cuttlefish0.3 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.2 km
  • Gigabean Coffee House0.2 km
  • Chubby Chicken0.6 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.6 km
  • Oxford Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Cherwell Guest House0.5 km
  • Coach And Horses0.2 km
  • Isis Guest House0.3 km
  • Heather House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford2.2 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.6 km
  • Radley7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stockmore Street0.1 km
  • James Street east0.1 km
  • St Clements Street0.2 km
  • Glebe Street0.2 km
  • St Clements Street0.2 km