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OX4 3DR

Cricket Road

Donnington

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Detailed insights for OX4 3DR

Overview

Postcode OX4 3DR is located in an urban city, within the Donnington area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Iffley Fields area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Iffley Fields is £73,591 per year. The median sale price in Donnington is £450,000 (around £537 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £404,125 and £520,250. The nearest station is Oxford, about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
49.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Iffley Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Iffley Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.5%

Approximately 49.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Iffley Fields is £73,591 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 3DR.

Flood risk

Low

Iffley Fields near OX4 3DR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX4 3DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCowley Marsh Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground
0.1 miFlorence ParkLargeWalking directions to Florence Park
0.4 miTownsend SquareSmallWalking directions to Townsend Square

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
1,165.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.41(+43%)
Shoplifting
24.57(+208%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.68(-13%)
Public order
10.68(+76%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
52.28%
Pakistani
33
13.69%
Other White
31
12.86%
Indian
17
7.05%
Irish
10
4.15%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
40.28%
No qualifications
70
33.18%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
47.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
17.48%
Owns outright
16
15.53%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.56%
Other social rented
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Donnington

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £537
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £404K – £520K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £537 per square foot) in Donnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Donnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced39£460,000£587
Semi-Detached13£450,000£499
Flats4£262,500£461

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Donnington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donnington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£419,500£384,500
2017£292,500£398,500£397,500
2018£295,000£517,500£390,000
2019£270,000£425,000£400,000
2020£190,000£430,000£420,250
2021£290,000£499,000£437,500
2022£315,000£533,750£487,500
2023£280,000£515,000£425,000
2024£347,000£505,000£475,000
2025£310,000£499,975£465,500
2026£265,000£445,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Donnington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Donnington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£468£418£450
2017£487£408£545
2018£386£478£507
2019£433£494£454
2020£430£410£522
2021£481£465£541
2022£529£461£533
2023£434£594£587
2024£514£576£573
2025£486£518£579
2026£274£499£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Donnington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 3DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 3DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 2026142, Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£422,400
20 Aug 2025164, Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
15 Aug 2025194, Campbell Road, Oxford, OX4 3NRFlatsLeasehold£260,000
14 May 202615, Bhandari Close, Oxford, OX4 3DTTerracedFreehold£410,500
27 Jan 202621, Bhandari Close, Oxford, OX4 3DTTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the OX4 3DR postcode area, located within Iffley Fields, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX4 3DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondaryGreyfriars Catholic SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimarySt Frideswide Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miPrimaryLarkrise Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX4 3DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX4 3DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM.A. News & Halal Meat CentreCricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DJWalking directions to M.A. News & Halal Meat Centre
0.3 miCowley Butchers & Grocery435 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2DLWalking directions to Cowley Butchers & Grocery
0.3 miThe Turna Local16 Florence Park Rd, Oxford OX4 3PH Florence Park Road, Oxford, OX4 3PHWalking directions to The Turna Local
0.3 miOxford Corner Shop366,366A Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2BYWalking directions to Oxford Corner Shop
0.4 miCo-op Food297 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AGWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.

Band A£1,786
Band B£2,083
Band C£2,381
Band D£2,678
Band E£3,274
Band F£3,869
Band G£4,464
Band H£5,357

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 OX4 3DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rosie Rawle

Donnington - 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
WardDonningtonE05013102
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Iffley FieldsE02005953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 014BE01028546
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX4 3DR

Is OX4 3DR (Iffley Fields) safe?

The area around OX4 3DR records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OX4 3DR?

The median sale price around OX4 3DR in Donnington is £450,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX4 3DR?

There are 13 schools close to OX4 3DR, including Greyfriars Catholic School (Good), St Frideswide Church of England Primary School (Good) and Larkrise Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX4 3DR?

OX4 3DR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX4 3DR (Iffley Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 3DR is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rosie Rawle (Green Party).