Postcode report
OX4 4LU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OX4 4LU: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX4 4LU 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 4LU, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX4 4LU are jobs and health, while local prosperity 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 4LU is based on Oxford 016 Census 2021. It covers 11,227 residents, 4,640 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 30% 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 2/10.
For property prices near OX4 4LU, 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 4LU can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 1 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 4LU 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 4LU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 133 HMO licences, 10 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 4LU
Is OX4 4LU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 7% 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 4LU?
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 4LU?
11 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 4LU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OX4 4LU?
LocaleIQ matched OX4 4LU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX4 4LU?
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 4LU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 133 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.