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East Central Oxford

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About

East Central Oxford covers the historic heart of the city, defined by the University's oldest colleges and their surrounding streets. The area is dense with academic buildings, student accommodation, and small shops catering to university life. Traffic is largely restricted, creating a network of pedestrian lanes and cobbled passageways.

A defining characteristic is the constant interplay between public thoroughfares and private collegiate spaces. High stone walls and ornate gateways line the streets, offering glimpses into secluded quads and gardens. The covered market off the High Street provides a concentrated hub of independent food stalls and traditional retailers.

Area overview

On average East Central Oxford has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Central Oxford is £63,813 per year. There are 1 schools in East Central Oxford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Central Oxford is home to around 11,137 people, with a population density of about 6,762.8 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Central Oxford Population
11,137
Population density
6,762.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.73(+60%)
Other theft
12.66(+126%)
Shoplifting
12.57(+58%)
Public order
12.3(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.03(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,396
57.43%
Other White
1,700
15.26%
Pakistani
479
4.3%
Other Asian
464
4.17%
Other
315
2.83%
Total population: 11,138

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,244
51.17%
Level 3 (A level)
2,983
29.11%
No qualifications
893
8.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
467
4.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
337
3.29%
Total 16+ residents: 10,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,852
47.98%
Owns outright
768
19.9%
Owns with a mortgage
493
12.77%
Other social rented
351
9.09%
Social rents from council
255
6.61%
Total households: 3,860

Property prices in East Central Oxford

Median price£557,500
Price per sq ft£575
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£434K – £720K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 (about £575 per square foot) in East Central Oxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Central Oxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£767,000£585
Detached3£685,000£554
Terraced41£570,000£562
Flats13£330,000£621

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Central Oxford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Central Oxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£793,500£275,000£725,000£576,250
2017£625,750£327,500£735,000£500,000
2018£735,000£312,500£640,000£490,000
2019£752,500£273,000£632,500£533,500
2020£675,000£317,500£717,500£587,500
2021£1,125,000£340,000£647,500£570,000
2022£895,000£269,000£711,000£591,000
2023£637,500£313,750£610,000£648,000
2024£835,000£325,000£525,000£542,500
2025£435,000£298,000£769,000£572,500
2026£835,000£357,500£676,000£501,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Central Oxford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Central Oxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£599£594£518£513
2017£529£503£439£535
2018£506£512£525£544
2019£459£522£521£491
2020£465£519£487£519
2021£523£605£573£537
2022£640£572£565£563
2023£463£523£586£584
2024£664£552£589£593
2025£554£582£583£588
2026£611£627£655£548
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Central Oxford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Central Oxford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about East Central Oxford

Is East Central Oxford safe?

East Central Oxford records about 116 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.

What is the average house price in East Central Oxford?

The median sale price in East Central Oxford is £557,500 (about £575 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Central Oxford?

East Central Oxford has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Central Oxford?

East Central Oxford scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Central Oxford sits around rank 15,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Central Oxford?

The average household income in East Central Oxford is around £63,813 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in East Central Oxford

OX41QX

Regent Street

OX41AP

St Clement's Street

OX41NQ

Morrell Avenue

OX41RP

Magdalen Road

OX41HG

Hurst Street

OX41XL

Chapel Street

OX41JJ

Cowley Road

OX41LY

Minster Road

OX41EF

Iffley Road

OX41PE

Hill Top Road

OX41DF

Princes Street

OX41XQ

Cowley Road

OX41PU

Leopold Street

OX41QS

Denmark Street

OX41DD

Princes Street

OX41AU

Alan Bullock Close

OX41AY

Bath Street

OX41LP

Divinity Road

OX41DS

St Clements Street

OX41EU

James Street

OX41DT

Bath Street

OX41HA

Hurst Street

OX41GF

Cowley Road

OX41LW

Divinity Road

OX41HE

Hurst Street

OX41RU

St Mary's Road

OX41HP

Cowley Road

OX41AZ

St Clement's

OX41QB

St Marys Road

OX41NT

Morrell Avenue

OX41XD

Manzil Way

OX41QR

Denmark Street

OX41DL

Jeune Street

OX41PB

Hill Top Road

OX41RH

Magdalen Road

OX41PR

Galpin Close

OX41XX

Bartlemas Road

OX41EE

Collins Street

OX41HZ

Cowley Road

OX41NN

Chapel Street

OX41JB

Cowley Road

OX41XP

East Avenue

OX41BJ

Little Brewery Street

OX41ET

James Street

OX41SR

Jackdaw Lane

OX41ND

Morrell Avenue

OX41EH

St Mary's

OX41NJ

Tawney Street

OX41AB

St Clements Street

OX41GJ

St Clement's Street

OX41SJ

Iffley Road

OX41BE

Cave Street

OX41FQ

Stockmore Street

OX41QU

Regent Street

OX41LR

Divinity Road

OX41LE

Alma Lane

OX41QQ

Bullingdon Road

OX41RB

Magdalen Road

OX41TW

Leopold Street

OX41UT

Cowley Road

OX41QD

St Marys Road

OX41HX

Cowley Road

OX41RF

Magdalen Road

OX41DJ

Manzil Way

OX41FW

Circus Street

OX41AF

Wilson Place

OX41JH

Cowley Road

OX41UR

Cowley Road

OX41BP

Bullingdon Road

OX41BZ

Cross Street

OX41YB

Green Street

OX41HU

Cowley Road

OX41AQ

Alan Bullock Close

OX41GS

Leon Close

OX41RW

Magdalen Road

OX41XA

Cowley Road

OX41NL

Parsons Place

OX41AR

St Clements Street

OX41SQ

Iffley Road

OX41JP

Union Street

OX41QW

Bramwell Place

OX41BH

Dudley Gardens

OX41HR

Cowley Road

OX41EN

Iffley Road

OX41YD

Hawkins Street

OX41HD

Hurst Street

OX41YL

York Place

OX41AX

Boulter Street

OX41PA

Southfield Road

OX41YA

Randolph Street

OX41PZ

St Marys Road

OX41BA

Cave Street

OX41NZ

Southfield Road

OX41XE

Cowley Road

OX41NH

Stone Street

OX41EJ

Iffley Road

OX41BG

Cherwell Street

OX41QJ

Bullingdon Road

OX41BU

Rectory Road

OX41EP

Aston Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.