OX3 is a postcode district in Oxford, South East, covering 973 active and 409 retired postcodes.
The largest share of OX3 (17%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OX3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in OX3 are around £467k, down 10.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across OX3 at 245 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
OX3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX3 postcode area.
47,622
38
£ 52,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
OX3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £467k. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Barton Park Primary School
Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School
Slade Nursery School
Wheatley Nursery School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Mill Lane Community Primary School
Windmill Primary School
Wood Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- All Seasons Guest House
- Claddagh
- Mulberry Guest House
- Pickwicks Guest House
- Red Mullions Guest House
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Abingdon Arms
- Ampleforth Arms
- Headington Bowls Club
- Headington Conservative Club
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- ABC Restaurant
- Acropolis Greek Taverna
- Adria
- Adria
- All Season Monsoon
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Reina Grill
- Shanghai House
- Sushi Daily
- Alice's Fish And Chips
- Barton Chippy
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Best One
- Boots UK Ltd
- Costcutter And Post Office
- Salford Stores
- Sanghera Supermarket Limited (Spar)
- + 28 more
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Area Profile: OX3 · Data under Open Government Licence