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Barton & Sandhills

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About

Barton & Sandhills is a residential area located northeast of Oxford's city centre, situated between the ring road and the open spaces of Shotover Hill. The ward is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, including the large Barton estate built in the mid-20th century. The area contains local shopping parades, community centres, and several primary schools serving its population. Its eastern edge borders the expansive woodland and heath of the Shotover Country Park.

The Sandhills segment of the ward features housing developed around the former Oxford Golf Club land. A notable local landmark is the distinctive spire of St. Mary the Virgin Church in Barton, which stands apart from the surrounding residential architecture. The area is well-connected by major bus routes along Headington Road and the Eastern Bypass, facilitating travel into the city. The ward's topography includes noticeable slopes, particularly as it rises towards the open landscapes of Shotover.

Area overview

On average Barton & Sandhills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton & Sandhills is £56,918 per year. There are 4 schools in Barton & Sandhills: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton & Sandhills is home to around 7,271 people, with a population density of about 5,811.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton & Sandhills Population
7,271
Population density
5,811.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.27(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.78(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.73(+66%)
Other theft
7.56(+35%)
Public order
5.91(-3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,763
51.75%
Other White
828
11.39%
Other Asian
476
6.55%
African
422
5.8%
Other
356
4.9%
Total population: 7,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,139
37.49%
No qualifications
1,242
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
663
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
583
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 5,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
755
28.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
604
22.7%
Owns with a mortgage
572
21.5%
Owns outright
445
16.72%
Other social rented
185
6.95%
Total households: 2,661

Property prices in Barton & Sandhills

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Barton & Sandhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton & Sandhills in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton & Sandhills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£747,500
Flats10£260,250
Semi-Detached28£425,500
Terraced13£358,000

10 years median price trend in Barton & Sandhills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton & Sandhills.

All postcodes in Barton & Sandhills

OX39HA

Edgecombe Road

OX39LD

Barton Village Road

OX39PJ

Stowford Road

OX38FN

Delbush Avenue

OX38GA

Waynflete Road

OX39GW

Mc Lean Drive

OX39GQ

Barton Fields Road

OX39NU

Waynflete Road

OX38DP

London Road

OX39HG

Barton & Sandhills

OX38LY

Green Ridges

OX39PA

Bayswater Road

OX39NZ

Bayswater Road

OX38DY

Burlington Crescent

OX38FF

Terrett Avenue

OX38DD

Waynflete Road

OX39GA

Wood Avens Way

OX38BU

Claymond Road

OX39LY

Underhill Circus

OX38BN

Waynflete Road

OX39GF

Cherry Tree Avenue

OX39LA

Barton Village Road

OX39NS

Barton Village Road

OX30FR

Barton Fields Road

OX38LZ

Green Ridges

OX39GE

Oldwell Road

OX39LE

Overdale Close

OX39GR

Stevenson Crescent

OX39LJ

Fettiplace Road

OX38BQ

Waynflete Road

OX39FX

Oakdale Walk

OX39GS

Norah Way

OX39NA

Burchester Avenue

OX39SQ

Harolde Close

OX39PP

Stowford Road

OX39LG

Bernwood Road

OX39EX

North Way

OX39NE

Brampton Road

OX39LU

Underhill Circus

OX39EU

North Way

OX38AT

The Dale

OX39FZ

Bluebell Mews

OX39WL

Barton Village Road

OX39LX

Underhill Circus

OX38BP

Cranley Road

OX39NG

Wilcote Road

OX39PE

Bassett Road

OX38EN

Hosker Close

OX39FF

Bayswater Road

OX39FU

Barton Fields Road

OX39WR

Barton & Sandhills

OX38DZ

Delbush Avenue

OX38EG

Merewood Avenue

OX38PL

Green Ridges

OX39XY

Barton & Sandhills

OX39LB

Barton Village Road

OX38FE

Terrett Avenue

OX39EF

North Way

OX39FY

Rosebay Gardens

OX39FW

Meadowsweet Way

OX39LQ

Bernwood Road

OX39NW

Taggs Gate

OX39GX

Harris Drive

OX39GG

Buttercup Way

OX38EE

Burdell Avenue

OX38FL

Elton Close

OX38GB

Humfrey Road

OX39LL

Fettiplace Road

OX39UE

Pilecki Way

OX38XD

Colwell Drive

OX39SF

Holden Way

OX39WQ

Barton & Sandhills

OX39EZ

Cress Hill

OX38BW

Cranley Road

OX38BJ

Waynflete Road

OX39LN

Hengrove Close

OX38BZ

Humfrey Road

OX39WP

Barton & Sandhills

OX38EW

Bursill Close

OX39NB

Burchester Avenue

OX39PB

Bayswater Road

OX39GP

Barton Fields Road

OX38EF

Merewood Avenue

OX39PD

Bayswater Road

OX39ET

North Way

OX39LH

Bernwood Road

OX39GT

Boyce Crescent

OX39LW

Atkinson Close

OX39GN

Barton Fields Road

OX39NH

High Cross Way

OX39EY

Bayswater Road

OX39SH

Sturges Close

OX38LX

Green Ridges

OX39ND

Burchester Avenue

OX39SG

Gurl Close

OX38EB

Hill View

OX39BG

Hubble Close

OX38ED

Burdell Avenue

OX39NY

Bayswater Road

OX38EQ

Merewood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.