Postcode sector · OX9 3

Oxford OX9 3 area guide

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Is Oxford OX9 3 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX9 3), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £479,767 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 low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 67% below average
B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£479,767
from 212 sales
Population
20,666
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
89.2
per 1,000 · -67% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX9 3

Oxford OX9 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,529 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in OX9 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in OX9 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 8,609

Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX9 3.

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Oxford OX9 3: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX9 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX9 3?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX9 3 runs at 89.2 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX9 3 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX9 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX9 3 runs at 89.2 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX9 3?

Homes in Oxford OX9 3 sell for around £479,767 on average, based on 212 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX9 3 at risk of flooding?

Oxford OX9 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,529 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX9 3?

There are 2 schools in Oxford OX9 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX9 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX9 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX9 3 a deprived area?

Oxford OX9 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).