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OX3 0QD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Oxford

Lower crime rate3.2/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesOther TheftCriminal Damage And ArsonVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend +143% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
Median sold price£420kOX3 sample - 66 sales
Recent change0.0%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Oxford
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area88.5%Average for Oxford72.9%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, asian other
Immediate area12%Average for Oxford21.4%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area51.7%Average for Oxford41.4%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area101Average for Oxford3,349
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.7%Average for Oxford66.8%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area75.3%Average for Oxford50.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area82.2%Average for Oxford70.6%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied75.3% dominant

Owned75.3%
Private rent13.8%
Social rent9.8%

Plenty of well-rated schools 7 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Dragon Oct H/T 25 Week 1 Mon-Fri (5 days)Ages 5-15 · Dragon School · 1.9 km
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Dragon Oct H/T 25 Week 2 Mon-Fri (5 days)Ages 5-15 · Dragon School · 1.9 km
Sports
Easter 26 W1 10-15 yrs oldAges 9-16 · Dragon School · 1.9 km
Sports

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks5street disruption
HMO licences14shared housing

About OX3 0QD: area rating, property, schools and local change

OX3 0QD 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 0QD, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around OX3 0QD are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 0QD is based on South Oxfordshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,892 residents, 101 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 10% 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 0QD, 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 0QD can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 12 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 0QD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around OX3 0QD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 HMO licences, 5 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 0QD

Is OX3 0QD a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 0QD?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near OX3 0QD?

7 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 0QD?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for OX3 0QD?

LocaleIQ matched OX3 0QD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in OX3 0QD?

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 0QD?

LocaleIQ currently shows 14 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.