Postcode OX3 7HG is located in an urban city, within the Lye Valley ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Lye Valley & Cowley East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lye Valley & Cowley East is £59,661 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX3 7HG.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX3 7HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £412,750 in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lye Valley
In the OX3 7HG postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 7HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Girdlestone Stores | Atwell Place, Oxford, OX3 7LZ | Walking directions to Girdlestone Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Turna | 3 Atkyns Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8RA | Walking directions to Turna |
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | 17-19 Atkyns Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8RA | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | best-one | Cinnaminta Road, Oxford, OX3 7JB | Walking directions to best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX3 7HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Harry Thorniley
Lye Valley - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Dodds
Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.