Postcode report
OX3 9EB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Oxford
About OX3 9EB: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX3 9EB 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 9EB, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX3 9EB 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 9EB is based on Oxford 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,467 residents, 5,230 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 11% 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 9EB, 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 9EB 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 9EB 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 9EB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 553 HMO licences, 6 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 9EB
Is OX3 9EB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% 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 9EB?
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 9EB?
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 9EB?
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 9EB?
LocaleIQ matched OX3 9EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX3 9EB?
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 9EB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 553 HMO licences, 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.