Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

COWLEY PLACE, OX4 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY PLACE, OX4 1DX.

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Population

525

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

OX4 1DX is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

OX4 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Cowley Place, 0.6km from Headington Hill in Oxford. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Oxford East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OX4 1DX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OX4 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00145631 (shared with 14 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 1DX. The average age is 23.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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OX4 1DX has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Other theft38
Bicycle theft31
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order19

school Local Schools

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East Oxford Primary School

Good275 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and John Church of England Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Comper Foundation Stage School

Good60 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good314 pupils1.2 km
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Grandpont Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.3 km
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New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good146 pupils1.5 km
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Larkrise Primary School

Inadequate411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Alpha Bar0.9 km
  • Moo-Moo's0.9 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • West Cornwall Pasty Company0.9 km
  • Bodrum Kebab1.0 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Brown's Cafe0.9 km
  • Donburi Inn0.9 km
  • Georgina's0.9 km
  • Iscream0.9 km
  • Taylors Of Oxford0.9 km
  • + 128 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Pershore Sea Foods0.9 km
  • IL Botanico0.8 km
  • The Oxford Wine Company Limited0.8 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.8 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea0.9 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Frewen Club0.9 km
  • Head Of The River0.9 km
  • St Aldate's Tavern0.9 km
  • The House0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Seoul Plaza0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Oxford Homeless Pathways0.9 km
  • Bath Place Hotel0.8 km
  • Cherwell Guest House0.6 km
  • Coach And Horses0.4 km
  • Isis Guest House0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford1.8 km
  • Oxford Parkway6.4 km
  • Radley7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Plain0.1 km
  • The Plain0.2 km
  • The Plain0.2 km
  • The Plain0.2 km
  • St Clements Street0.2 km