OX3 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Jack Straws Lane, 0.8km from Marston, New in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Headington Hill & Northway ward and the Oxford East constituency.
For serious buyers, OX3 0DW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £1.7M, up 69.9% 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 0DW 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 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACK STRAWS LANE, OX3 0DW.
380
42
£ 74,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX3 0DW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX3 0DW's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £1.7M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 69.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX3 0DW. 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
Detached
£ 1,020,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,170,227
Semi-Detached
£ 865,000
1 sales · Mean £ 865,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX3 0DW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
New Marston Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Cheney School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Meadowbrook College
The Swan School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Manor Road Cafe0.8 km
- Barefoot Cake Hole0.7 km
- Belota Cafe0.6 km
- League Of Friends Cafe Level 20.6 km
- LG1 West Wing League Of Friends0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Up In Arms0.7 km
- Headington Bowls Club1.0 km
- Marston Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Northway Social Club0.8 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Grays Road Stores - General Stores And Newsagent1.0 km
- Rosies0.8 km
- Thejus Foods0.8 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Pickwicks Guest House0.8 km
- Red Mullions Guest House0.9 km
- The Dial Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chosen Bun0.6 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Northway Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford3.1 km
- Oxford Parkway5.6 km
- Islip7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snowdon Mede0.2 km
- Snowdon Mede0.2 km
- Eden Drive0.3 km
- Eden Drive0.3 km
- Bowness Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX30DW · Data under Open Government Licence