At a Glance
Average Property Price - OX3
£516,345
82
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - OX
£1,416
76
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - OX3
£47,492
82
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OX
5.4%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OX3
2.3%
13
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OX
3.7%
41
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in OX3 is £516,345, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. However, 10-year annualised growth of 2.3% is notably subdued compared with the rest of the country. Transaction volumes have declined slightly from the 10-year average, with 365 sales in the latest full year versus 401 annually over the decade.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent across the wider OX postcode stands at £1,416, putting it in the upper quartile nationally. Rent growth of 3.7% annually over ten years sits slightly below the national pace. The flat yield of 5.4% has risen meaningfully from its 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting stronger recent rental momentum relative to capital values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £47,492 is well above the national norm. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 11.1x, up from 10.8x in 2016. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent consuming 30.7% of household income compared to 29.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
OX3 has a notably youthful profile, with 23.6% of residents aged 16–24—more than double the national average, reflecting its university population. The private rented sector dominates at 31.6%, well above the national average of 21.7%, while outright ownership is below average at 27.9%. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional occupations at 41.6%, nearly double the national figure, whilst trades and plant/machine roles are significantly underrepresented.