Postcode report
OX4 4AE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Oxford
About OX4 4AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX4 4AE is a postcode in St Mary's, Oxford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX4 4AE, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX4 4AE are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 OX4 4AE is based on Oxford 014 Census 2021. It covers 6,023 residents, 5,336 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 38% privately rented, 16% 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 10/10.
For property prices near OX4 4AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £464k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX4 4AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 OX4 4AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX4 4AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,095 HMO licences, 11 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 OX4 4AE
Is OX4 4AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 OX4 4AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX4 4AE?
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 OX4 4AE?
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 OX4 4AE?
LocaleIQ matched OX4 4AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX4 4AE?
The latest median sold price is £464k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX4 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,095 HMO licences, 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.