Postcode report
Is OX1 1DB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OX1 1DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX1 1DB is a postcode in Osney & St Thomas, Oxford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX1 1DB, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX1 1DB are property market signals and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX1 1DB is based on Oxford 008 Census 2021. It covers 18,479 residents, 5,233 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 21, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 53% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near OX1 1DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £705k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX1 1DB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX1 1DB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX1 1DB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 708 HMO licences, 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX1 1DB
Is OX1 1DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX1 1DB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX1 1DB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OX1 1DB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OX1 1DB?
LocaleIQ matched OX1 1DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX1 1DB?
The latest median sold price is £705k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX1 1DB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 708 HMO licences, 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.