oxford OX3 Postcodes

Oxford (OX3)

The OX3 postcode area is located in the Oxford postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 1355 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the OX3 postcode area, including Abingdon, Bampton, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chinnor, Chipping Norton, Didcot, Kidlington, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington, Witney, Woodstock which come under the local authority of the Oxford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in OX3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OX3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

OX3 is a postcode district located in the Oxford district of Oxfordshire, England. It comprises the northern suburbs of Oxford, including Marston, Summertown, Grandpont, St Clement's, North Oxford, and Rose Hill.

The postcode district is bounded by the OX4 to the east, OX2 to the south, OX1 to the southwest, and OX5 to the north. The OX1 postcode district is the centre of Oxford itself and home to Oxford University and other famous landmarks.

The OX3 postcode district has a diverse range of housing types, from detached and semi-detached houses to terraced houses, mews properties, and convert flats.

The OX3 district is served by many local bus services, including services to and from Oxford city centre. There are three train stations within the district; these are Oxford North, Oxford Parkway, and Oxford. Oxford Parkway is a short walk from Summertown, while Oxford North is close to Marston.

The district is also home to a number of schools including Oxford University, St. Edward's, and St. Ebbe's Primary and Secondary Schools. Other notable local amenities include numerous shops, pubs and restaurants, and a small park near the centre of Summertown.

The district has a rich history and was populated before the 10th century. There are some archaeological sites in the area, such as the Marston Moat, and evidence of Roman occupation.

The district has some green spaces, including Binsey Lane Nature Reserve and Port Meadow, as well as many public parks and gardens. There are a few landscape trails to explore in the district, including a Roman Road from Oxford to Marston, and the Grandpont Millennium Greenway, a path cutting through the centre of Summertown.

In addition to its historical sites and paths, the district is home to a range of modern amenities. The Summertown retail and leisure park contains numerous shops, a cinema, restaurants and more, while Port Meadow has an excellent waterfront cycle path and kayak trail. The Leys in North Oxford is a renowned outdoor swimming pool and leisure centre, while Angel and Grey's Recreational Ground is a local park.

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