Postcode report
Is OX3 0BH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OX3 0BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX3 0BH is a postcode in Headington Hill & Northway, Oxford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX3 0BH, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX3 0BH are health and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OX3 0BH is based on Oxford 016 Census 2021. It covers 11,227 residents, 4,640 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near OX3 0BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 66 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX3 0BH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX3 0BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX3 0BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 193 HMO licences, 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OX3 0BH
Is OX3 0BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX3 0BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX3 0BH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near OX3 0BH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for OX3 0BH?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 0BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX3 0BH?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX3 0BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 193 HMO licences, 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.