Postcode report
OX3 9BG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OX3 9BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX3 9BG 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 9BG, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX3 9BG are schools and education and jobs, 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 9BG is based on Oxford 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,396 residents, 5,256 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 40% 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 9BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 51 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 9BG can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 9BG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OX3 9BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 136 HMO licences, 4 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 9BG
Is OX3 9BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 9BG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX3 9BG?
8 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 9BG?
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 9BG?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 9BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX3 9BG?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX3 9BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 136 HMO licences, 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.