OX4 1BY is a mixed residential area on Rectory Road, 0.4km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00145593 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, OX4 1BY.
283
35
£ 61,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX4 1BY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX4 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX4 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 298,000
5 sales · Mean £ 273,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX4 1BY is moderate at 89 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.
school Local Schools
East Oxford Primary School
Comper Foundation Stage School
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
Larkrise Primary School
Oxford Spires Academy
Greyfriars Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Ultimate Picture Palace0.2 km
- Atif Superstore0.5 km
- The Deli0.5 km
- Erdem Food Centre0.5 km
- JUST LOKMA0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Cape Of Good Hope0.3 km
- The Coconut Tree0.3 km
- The Fir Tree0.4 km
- Lincoln College Pavillion0.9 km
- Jesus College Sports Ground1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Alfonso Gelateria Oxford0.3 km
- Bamboo Korean Restaurant0.3 km
- Big Society0.2 km
- Cafe CoCo0.3 km
- Cuttlefish0.4 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Seoul Plaza0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.1 km
- Gigabean Coffee House0.3 km
- Chubby Chicken0.5 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.5 km
- Oxford Kebab House0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Cherwell Guest House0.4 km
- Coach And Horses0.3 km
- Isis Guest House0.3 km
- Heather House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.3 km
- Oxford Parkway6.7 km
- Radley7.0 km
Bus Stops
- James Street east0.1 km
- Stockmore Street0.1 km
- James Street east0.1 km
- The Plain0.2 km
- Union Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX41BY · Data under Open Government Licence