OX4 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Clements Street, 0.5km from Holywell Ford in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Clement's ward and the Oxford East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX4 1DS is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00145604 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CLEMENTS STREET, OX4 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CLEMENTS STREET, OX4 1DS.
151
43
£ 61,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX4 1DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
OX4 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX4 1DS. The average age is 43.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX4 1DS has low crime rates — 35 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
St Mary and John Church of England Primary School
Comper Foundation Stage School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
Cheney School
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Alpha Bar0.9 km
- Moo-Moo's0.9 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.9 km
- Bodrum Kebab1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Brown's Cafe0.9 km
- Donburi Inn0.9 km
- Georgina's0.9 km
- Iscream0.9 km
- Taylors Of Oxford0.9 km
- + 122 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Pershore Sea Foods0.9 km
- IL Botanico0.9 km
- The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.9 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Frewen Club0.9 km
- Head Of The River1.0 km
- St Aldate's Tavern0.9 km
- The House0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Seoul Plaza0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bath Place Hotel0.8 km
- Cherwell Guest House0.7 km
- Coach And Horses0.3 km
- Isis Guest House0.3 km
- Heather House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.8 km
- Oxford Parkway6.3 km
- Radley7.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Plain0.0 km
- St Clements Street0.2 km
- The Plain0.2 km
- The Plain0.2 km
- The Plain0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX41DS · Data under Open Government Licence