Postcode sector · OX26 3

Oxford OX26 3 area guide

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Is Oxford OX26 3 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX26 3), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £355,664 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Oxford OX26 3

Oxford OX26 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,871 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £64,490 (227 sales)1996: £63,086 (215 sales)1997: £64,712 (207 sales)1998: £89,419 (250 sales)1999: £117,069 (643 sales)2000: £133,285 (474 sales)2001: £136,439 (435 sales)2002: £165,851 (399 sales)2003: £178,811 (306 sales)2004: £202,712 (283 sales)2005: £194,272 (245 sales)2006: £214,514 (284 sales)2007: £228,740 (219 sales)2008: £215,883 (80 sales)2009: £211,856 (119 sales)2010: £234,712 (130 sales)2011: £222,763 (107 sales)2012: £216,658 (129 sales)2013: £240,561 (154 sales)2014: £257,884 (153 sales)2015: £279,456 (144 sales)2016: £296,127 (180 sales)2017: £348,559 (152 sales)2018: £325,574 (127 sales)2019: £315,514 (107 sales)2020: £328,564 (85 sales)2021: £352,017 (159 sales)2022: £354,492 (113 sales)2023: £364,086 (90 sales)2024: £355,664 (113 sales)2025: £388,826 (110 sales)2026: £403,185 (27 sales) 2026: £403,185 (27 sales) — part year so far £403,185 £63,086 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in OX26 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 30 crimesJun 24: 26 crimesJul 24: 41 crimesAug 24: 18 crimesSep 24: 45 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 35 crimesDec 24: 24 crimesJan 25: 33 crimesFeb 25: 13 crimesMar 25: 26 crimesApr 25: 37 crimesMay 25: 29 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 39 crimesAug 25: 31 crimesSep 25: 31 crimesOct 25: 27 crimesNov 25: 36 crimesDec 25: 26 crimesJan 26: 17 crimesFeb 26: 36 crimesMar 26: 46 crimesApr 26: 25 crimes Apr 26: 25 crimes 46 13 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in OX26 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 31/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
22%
Households with children
34%
Households
2,684

Owned 67% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX26 3.

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Oxford OX26 3: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX26 3 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX26 3), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £355,664 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX26 3?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX26 3 runs at 188.0 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX26 3 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX26 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX26 3 runs at 188.0 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX26 3?

Homes in Oxford OX26 3 sell for around £355,664 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX26 3 at risk of flooding?

Oxford OX26 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,871 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX26 3?

There are 2 schools in Oxford OX26 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX26 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX26 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX26 3 a deprived area?

Oxford OX26 3 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).