Postcode local report
OX3 8SX local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Oxford
LocaleIQ report for OX3 8SX: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for OX3 8SX
Generated 26 Apr 2026OX3 8SX sits in Quarry & Risinghurst, Oxford. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (60/100). 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 60/100 (Watch).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+12% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 5,230 people per sq km.
- 11 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 3 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 605 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 132B Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 8 residents.
11 Nov 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 132C Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 8 residents.
11 Nov 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 92 Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
12 Jan 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 105A Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
30 Dec 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 14 Pauling Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8PT
licensed hmo for up to 8 residents.
14 Dec 2017 - 203 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 72 The Slade Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7DX
licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.
10 Dec 2017 - 210 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 122 Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
25 Aug 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 118 Old Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8SX
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
11 Jul 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Nearby context for OX3 8SX
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Common questions about OX3 8SX
Is OX3 8SX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 60/100 (Watch). 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 8SX?
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 8SX?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX3 8SX?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 8SX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.