Postcode report
OX3 7AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About OX3 7AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX3 7AF is a postcode in Headington, Oxford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX3 7AF, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX3 7AF are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 7AF is based on Oxford 006 Census 2021. It covers 11,111 residents, 3,882 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 12% 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 10/10.
For property prices near OX3 7AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 76 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 7AF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 7AF 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 7AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 686 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 7AF
Is OX3 7AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 13% 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 7AF?
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 7AF?
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 7AF?
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 7AF?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 7AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX3 7AF?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX3 7AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 686 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.