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OX3

OXFORD

Oxfordshire, South East, England

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OX3 encompasses OXFORD and its surrounding areas in Oxfordshire, South East.

Avg price £560,422
1yr change ▼ 7.6%
Crime 9% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£560,422

▼ 7.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

95% above national avg

Crime Rate

73.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

9% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

320 Mbps

Property Prices in OX3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OX3 is £560,422, broadly in line with the Oxfordshire average of £588,175.

Properties in OX3 cost 95.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OX3 have fallen 7.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £910,952 191
Semi-detached £527,205 545
Terraced £425,045 253
Flat £283,893 331
All types £560,422 1368

5-Year Price History

£525K £542K £560K £578K £595K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OX3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 73.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OX3 has a crime rate 9% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
26.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OX3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OX3 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Headington Quarry Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Slade Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Windmill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wood Farm Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,470

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OX3 are 320.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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320.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OX3 is collected by South Oxfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

OX

OX3 — OXFORD

Area Summary

OX3 (OXFORD) offers above-average property prices (£560,422, 95% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (320 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OX3 OXFORD

What is the average house price in OX3 OXFORD?
The average house price in OX3 (OXFORD) is £560,422, based on 1368 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 95% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.6% over the past year.
Is OX3 OXFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in OX3 is close to the national average at 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OX3 OXFORD?
The population of OX3 (OXFORD) is approximately 156,470 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OX3?
The average broadband download speed in OX3 is 320 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OX3 OXFORD?
There are 21 schools in or near OX3. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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