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OX3 Area Report

Oxford

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£459,357
Median Price
Postcode district (OX3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (OX3)
14
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in OX3

Rental Yield
3.8
Price Growth
4.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (OX3)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

222
Crimes/month
45
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 256
2025-05: 248
2025-06: 227
2025-07: 294
2025-08: 254
2025-09: 226
2025-10: 221
2025-11: 223
2025-12: 198
2026-01: 196
2026-02: 226
2026-03: 244
2025-042026-03

↓ 13% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Oxford)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Oxford has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
6
health
7
crime
6
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Oxford (the HPI is only published at LAD level). OX3 spans 3 local authorities; Oxford is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the OX3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£480,672
Oxford average
+0.9%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£974,604
Detached
£590,397
Semi-Detached
£470,461
Terraced
£295,643
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £204,418
01/12/2003: £214,705
01/12/2004: £242,537
01/12/2005: £246,401
01/12/2006: £267,904
01/12/2007: £300,478
01/12/2008: £238,175
01/12/2009: £269,662
01/12/2010: £282,721
01/12/2011: £283,527
01/12/2012: £313,023
01/12/2013: £323,647
01/12/2014: £369,443
01/12/2015: £408,136
01/12/2016: £430,998
01/12/2017: £430,601
01/12/2018: £424,807
01/12/2019: £442,659
01/12/2020: £460,586
01/12/2021: £441,855
01/12/2022: £474,555
01/12/2023: £469,421
01/12/2024: £476,370
01/12/2025: £480,672
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
2
Independent
2
Nursery
14
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in OX3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£750,000
320 sales
Semi-detached
£483,000
851 sales
Terraced
£410,000
402 sales
Flat
£275,000
506 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Oxford. For the headline OX3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.9%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Oxford
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,867/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
10/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingTree PreservationArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Old Headington
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    16
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    90/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:57 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.1°C
    Avg Temperature
    769mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2705h
    Sunshine/Year
    21.3 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: September
    Driest: August
    Now: 13.8°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 82%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.9/5
    Average Rating
    98%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    The Black BoyPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Viking ClubPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Jacobs And FieldRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    La Croissanterie CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    WaitroseRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    7%
    Renewable Energy
    252g
    CO₂/kWh
    very high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 58.7%imports 28.0%wind 7.0%biomass 4.7%nuclear 1.5%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    111m
    Highabove sea level

    At 111m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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