Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

JACK STRAWS LANE, OX3 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACK STRAWS LANE, OX3 0DL.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 74,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian20.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

Good394 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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New Marston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Oxfordshire Hospital School

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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Meadowbrook College

Good15 pupils1.1 km
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The Swan School

436 pupils1.1 km
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Cheney School

Good1622 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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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