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Carfax & Jericho

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About

Carfax & Jericho ward encompasses the historic commercial core of Oxford and a distinct residential neighbourhood to its northwest. The area is defined by Carfax Tower, a central landmark at the intersection of the city's main thoroughfares. The ward includes the Covered Market, a network of traditional vendors operating from a Victorian structure. To the west, the district transitions into Jericho, known for its grid of terraced housing and local shops along Walton Street.

Jericho is bordered by the Oxford Canal, with its towpath providing a route for walking and cycling. The area contains the former Oxford University Press building and the Jericho Tavern, a notable pub. Residential streets are primarily composed of 19th-century houses, many occupied by university staff and students. The ward functions as a dense urban mix of retail, dining, and housing close to the city centre.

Area overview

On average Carfax & Jericho has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 276 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carfax & Jericho is £70,092 per year. There are 5 schools in Carfax & Jericho: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carfax & Jericho is home to around 8,083 people, with a population density of about 10,291.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
276
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carfax & Jericho Population
8,083
Population density
10,291.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.96(+215%)
Shoplifting
54.19(+579%)
Other theft
36.5(+551%)
Public order
33.77(+456%)
Bicycle theft
31.92(+3890%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,162
51.48%
Other White
1,570
19.42%
Chinese
543
6.72%
Indian
298
3.69%
Other Asian
292
3.61%
Total population: 8,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,664
46.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,635
46.45%
No qualifications
160
2.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
142
1.81%
Other
106
1.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,826

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
643
49.88%
Owns outright
216
16.76%
Social rents from council
172
13.34%
Owns with a mortgage
104
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
86
6.67%
Total households: 1,289

Property prices in Carfax & Jericho

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £635,075 in Carfax & Jericho area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carfax & Jericho 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 Carfax & Jericho over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£372,000
Semi-Detached2£1,336,250
Terraced9£660,000

10 years median price trend in Carfax & Jericho

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carfax & Jericho.

All postcodes in Carfax & Jericho

OX13BU

Broad Street

OX12NR

Beaumont Lane

OX13DS

Turl Street

OX12DR

St Michaels Street

OX13HY

Cornmarket Street

OX13DZ

Market Street

OX13LE

Blackhall Road

OX13AJ

Broad Street

OX12RF

Stable Close

OX12DD

Rewley Road

OX26AP

Canal Street

OX26DP

Great Clarendon Street

OX26DN

Venables Close

OX12JJ

Richmond Road

OX12JA

Pusey Lane

OX13BZ

South Parks Road

OX13DN

Turl Street

OX13BS

Broad Street

OX12LA

Pusey Street

OX14AB

High Street

OX12RD

Rewley Road

OX13BQ

Broad Street

OX12HG

Walton Street

OX12JP

Walton Crescent

OX13BT

Broad Street

OX12LW

Carfax & Jericho

OX13DP

Turl Street

OX12HY

Wellington Square

OX13NA

Carfax & Jericho

OX13AZ

Broad Street

OX26DL

Juxon Street

OX12NY

Beaumont Lane

OX12NZ

Carfax & Jericho

OX12BQ

George Street

OX12AU

George Street

OX13LB

Carfax & Jericho

OX12DW

New Inn Hall Street

OX26BS

Cardigan Street

OX12LE

Pusey Lane

OX12RP

New Inn Hall Street

OX26DE

Cranham Street

OX13LD

St Giles

OX26BH

Canal Street

OX26DD

Cranham Street

OX13HJ

Cornmarket Street

OX13DQ

Turl Street

OX26AA

Little Clarendon Street

OX26BJ

Canal Street

OX26BQ

Canal Street

OX13HB

Cornmarket Street

OX12LP

Beaumont Street

OX26DJ

Allam Street

OX26BD

Nelson Street

OX12BL

George Street

OX26EA

Walton Street

OX12HE

Little Clarendon Street

OX12DE

New Inn Hall Street

OX12AX

Beaumont Lane

OX26AX

Great Clarendon Street

OX12AT

George Street

OX12EP

Hythe Bridge Street

OX26DS

Venables Close

OX12AA

George Street

OX12DP

New Inn Hall Street

OX12AQ

George Street

OX13EY

Cornmarket Street

OX12BJ

George Street

OX13EF

Market Street

OX13DU

The Market

OX13HA

Cornmarket Street

OX12JW

Worcester Place

OX26AD

Walton Street

OX12HB

Little Clarendon Street

OX14DB

High Street

OX26AZ

Albert Street

OX26BU

Jericho Street

OX12BN

Gloucester Street

OX26BG

St Barnabas Street

OX12JN

Walton Lane

OX13LW

Carfax & Jericho

OX26ER

Walton Street

OX12AR

George Street

OX12DU

St Michaels Street

OX11LT

New Road

OX12JL

Richmond Road

OX12LN

Beaumont Street

OX12PG

Carfax & Jericho

OX12BT

George Street

OX12DL

New Inn Hall Street

OX12JD

Wellington Square

OX12LD

Wellington Place

OX13DX

The Market

OX14AG

High Street

OX13DR

Turl Street

OX12LQ

St John Street

OX13BJ

Broad Street

Data Sources

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