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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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
113
Deprivation level
6/10
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
50.01(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.21(+5%)
Public order
11.76(+92%)
Other theft
11.31(+103%)
Shoplifting
11.13(+39%)
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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £579,500 in East Central Oxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Central Oxford 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 East Central Oxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£315,000
Semi-Detached22£772,000
Terraced31£575,000

10 years median price trend in East Central Oxford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Central Oxford.

All postcodes in East Central Oxford

OX41DS

St Clements Street

OX37QJ

Cheney Lane

OX41XB

Manzil Way

OX41BE

Cave Street

OX41EB

Iffley Road

OX41EH

St Mary's

OX41BN

Jeune Street

OX41QL

Bullingdon Road

OX41BP

Bullingdon Road

OX41LR

Divinity Road

OX41RQ

Magdalen Road

OX41XA

Cowley Road

OX41XL

Chapel Street

OX41DY

Cowley Place

OX41EJ

Iffley Road

OX41HP

Cowley Road

OX41HY

Bullingdon Road

OX41AF

Wilson Place

OX41ES

Henley Street

OX41JT

Stockmore Street

OX41DQ

Glebe Street

OX41NB

Morrell Avenue

OX41TW

Leopold Street

OX41YA

Randolph Street

OX41DF

Princes Street

OX41HB

Hurst Street

OX41JU

Marston Street

OX41NL

Parsons Place

OX41QB

St Marys Road

OX41UE

Cowley Road

OX41HF

Hurst Street

OX41JR

Circus Street

OX41NH

Stone Street

OX41BQ

Cherwell Street

OX41EF

Iffley Road

OX41FQ

Stockmore Street

OX41NF

Morrell Avenue

OX41PX

St Marys Road

OX41XP

East Avenue

OX41LH

Divinity Road

OX41LN

Divinity Road

OX41NA

Morrell Avenue

OX41NX

Southfield Road

OX41QW

Bramwell Place

OX41UQ

Cowley Road

OX41XF

Cowley Road

OX41ER

Henley Street

OX41BU

Rectory Road

OX41LW

Divinity Road

OX41LX

Minster Road

OX41PY

St Marys Road

OX41XR

East Avenue

OX41JL

Tyndale Road

OX41QQ

Bullingdon Road

OX41RW

Magdalen Road

OX41XZ

Randolph Street

OX41DL

Jeune Street

OX41RP

Magdalen Road

OX41ED

St Mary's

OX41GH

Divinity Road

OX41YB

Green Street

OX41EZ

Hurst Street

OX41UF

Cowley Road

OX41LJ

Divinity Road

OX41UH

Cowley Road

OX41YH

Manzil Way

OX41AB

St Clements Street

OX41NQ

Morrell Avenue

OX41QF

St Mary's Road

OX41RN

Magdalen Road

OX41BZ

Cross Street

OX41DX

Cowley Place

OX41JX

Marston Street

OX41NZ

Southfield Road

OX41GQ

Dawson Street

OX41JP

Union Street

OX41FA

Alhambra Lane

OX41JJ

Cowley Road

OX41PN

St Marys Road

OX41PS

Leopold Street

OX41AY

Bath Street

OX41DN

St Clement's Street

OX41LG

Collins Street

OX41XE

Cowley Road

OX41AD

Bath Street

OX41AP

St Clement's Street

OX41AU

Alan Bullock Close

OX41LT

Warneford Road

OX41SQ

Iffley Road

OX41XD

Manzil Way

OX41YF

Avenue Lane

OX41AE

Cave Street

OX41AZ

St Clement's

OX41GE

Cowley Road

OX41XY

Randolph Street

OX41NE

Morrell Avenue

OX41NN

Chapel Street

OX41NU

Thomas Mews

OX41BJ

Little Brewery Street

OX41BY

Rectory Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.