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OX3 0QP

Lodge Close

Marston

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Detailed insights for OX3 0QP

Overview

Postcode OX3 0QP is located in an urban city, within the Marston ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Marston area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marston is £69,284 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Marston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Marston has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marston is £69,284 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from OX3 0QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Marston near OX3 0QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
351.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.16(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.04(-51%)
Public order
5.49(-10%)
Other theft
3.29(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
70.07%
Other White
32
10.53%
Arab
12
3.95%
Pakistani
11
3.62%
Other
6
1.97%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
39.92%
No qualifications
67
25.97%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
48.65%
Owns outright
26
17.57%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.19%
Other social rented
2
1.35%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Marston

Median price£471,000
Price per sq ft£554
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£407K – £535K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 (about £554 per square foot) in Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£650,000£580
Semi-Detached26£500,000£562
Terraced26£414,250£542
Flats1£190,000£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£700,000£200,000£440,000£395,000
2017£607,500£312,000£467,500£420,000
2018£420,000£290,000£440,000£407,500
2019£565,000£272,500£432,500£405,000
2020£718,160£231,250£436,000£433,750
2021£561,000£240,000£448,500£380,000
2022£740,000£315,000£525,000£410,000
2023£706,000£280,000£532,750£490,000
2024£672,000£305,000£522,500£442,500
2025£707,000£242,500£510,000£417,500
2026£417,500£515,000£402,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£512£619£493£465
2017£500£492£479£431
2018£390£457£476£463
2019£439£420£470£465
2020£533£438£456£462
2021£552£489£488£523
2022£684£534£552£532
2023£531£619£563£594
2024£541£519£524£544
2025£580£475£571£498
2026£597£529£571
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX3 0QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX3 0QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202628, Lodge Close, Oxford, OX3 0QPTerracedFreehold£372,500
02 Feb 202632, Lodge Close, Oxford, OX3 0QPTerracedFreehold£410,000
04 Mar 20265, Harlow Way, Oxford, OX3 0QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
25 Jul 202532, Park Way, Oxford, OX3 0QHTerracedFreehold£385,000
02 Jun 202530, Park Way, Oxford, OX3 0QHTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the OX3 0QP postcode area, located within Marston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX3 0QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryThe Swan SchoolFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Nicholas' Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOxfordshire Hospital SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,273
Band D£2,557
Band E£3,125
Band F£3,694
Band G£4,262
Band H£5,114

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX3 0QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Josephine Robinson

Marston - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Anneliese Dodds

Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford EastE14001419
WardMarstonE05013109
ParishOld MarstonE04008098
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MarstonE02005943
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 004AE01028560
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX3 0QP

Is OX3 0QP (Marston) safe?

The area around OX3 0QP records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX3 0QP?

The median sale price around OX3 0QP in Marston is £471,000 (about £554 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX3 0QP?

There are 5 schools close to OX3 0QP, including The Swan School (Good), St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Oxfordshire Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX3 0QP?

OX3 0QP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,589 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX3 0QP (Marston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX3 0QP is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Josephine Robinson (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.