Postcode report
Is OX3 8FA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OX3 8FA: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX3 8FA is a postcode in Quarry & Risinghurst, Oxford, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX3 8FA, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX3 8FA are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 8FA is based on Oxford 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,620 residents, 4,699 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 29% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 39% 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 3/10.
For property prices near OX3 8FA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 70 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 8FA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 8FA 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 8FA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 481 HMO licences, 8 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 8FA
Is OX3 8FA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% 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 8FA?
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 8FA?
11 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 8FA?
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 8FA?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 8FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX3 8FA?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX3 8FA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 481 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.