OX3 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Jack Straws Lane, 0.6km from Marston, New in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX3, OX3 0DL offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £869k, down 31.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX3 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00145393 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACK STRAWS LANE, OX3 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACK STRAWS LANE, OX3 0DL.
380
42
£ 74,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX3 0DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £869k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £869k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0DL. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 775,000
12 sales · Mean £ 815,000
Flat
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Detached
£ 1,425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0DL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
New Marston Primary School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
Cheney School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Manor Road Cafe0.6 km
- Barefoot Cake Hole0.5 km
- Belota Cafe0.9 km
- League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.9 km
- LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Up In Arms0.5 km
- Oxford City Football Club0.9 km
- OXSRAD Ltd0.9 km
- Magdalen College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- Trinity College Sports Pavillion0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Salford Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter And Post Office0.4 km
- MFG Cherwell0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Rosies0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Chosen Bun0.4 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Northway Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.8 km
- Oxford Parkway5.4 km
- Islip7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jack Straws Lane0.2 km
- Jack Straws Lane0.2 km
- Crotch Crescent0.2 km
- Crotch Crescent0.3 km
- Edgeway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30DL · Data under Open Government Licence