Postcode OX3 7JB 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 33.4 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 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Broad Oak Nature Park.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lye Valley & Cowley East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 7JB.
Lye Valley & Cowley East near OX3 7JB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broad Oak Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broad Oak Nature Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £675,000.
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 | 6 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £434,250 |
| Terraced | 11 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lye Valley
In the OX3 7JB postcode area, located within Lye Valley & Cowley East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 7JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | best-one | Cinnaminta Road, Oxford, OX3 7JB | Walking directions to best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | 17-19 Atkyns Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8RA | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | Turna | 3 Atkyns Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8RA | Walking directions to Turna |
| 0.3 mi | Girdlestone Stores | Atwell Place, Oxford, OX3 7LZ | Walking directions to Girdlestone Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Oxford, OX4 2WQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.