Postcode local report
OX3 7SZ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Oxford
LocaleIQ report for OX3 7SZ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for OX3 7SZ
Generated 26 Apr 2026OX3 7SZ sits in Headington, Oxford. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (52/100). Crime trend is the strongest local pressure signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 52/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+34% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 3,882 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 7 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 518 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility asset works on Footway, Footpath
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by VIRGIN MEDIA. Highway authority: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
30 Apr 2026 - 4 May 2026 - 534 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 178 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
8 Jun 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 154 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
16 Jun 2016 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 135 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SS
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
23 Nov 2017 - 44 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 156 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
15 Dec 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 170 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
8 Nov 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 180 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
6 Nov 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 174 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7SZ
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
7 Oct 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Nearby context for OX3 7SZ
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Common questions about OX3 7SZ
Is OX3 7SZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 52/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX3 7SZ?
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 7SZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX3 7SZ?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 7SZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.