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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

OX41DZ

Cowley Place

OX41QN

Bullingdon Road

OX41BA

Cave Street

OX41TY

Leopold Street

OX41YL

York Place

OX41YS

Rectory Road

OX41AX

Boulter Street

OX41EG

Iffley Road

OX41EW

Aston Street

OX41GD

Cosin Close

OX41RB

Magdalen Road

OX41SH

Bannister Close

OX41EA

Iffley Road

OX41EL

Iffley Road

OX41ET

James Street

OX41GB

Nye Bevan Close

OX41GG

St Clement's Street

OX41HD

Hurst Street

OX41EU

James Street

OX41GS

Leon Close

OX41AH

St Clements Street

OX41NG

Morrell Avenue

OX41PR

Galpin Close

OX41QA

St Marys Road

OX41QX

Regent Street

OX41UA

Caroline Street

OX41XX

Bartlemas Road

OX41GJ

St Clement's Street

OX41GW

Cowley Road

OX41JB

Cowley Road

OX41LP

Divinity Road

OX41PB

Hill Top Road

OX41LS

Divinity Road

OX41DA

Cross Street

OX41DJ

Manzil Way

OX41UR

Cowley Road

OX41AS

Cowley Road

OX41HE

Hurst Street

OX41NT

Morrell Avenue

OX41JS

Temple Street

OX41AQ

Alan Bullock Close

OX41DD

Princes Street

OX41HX

Cowley Road

OX41QS

Denmark Street

OX41XG

Cowley Road

OX41BX

Harpsichord Place

OX41DU

Rectory Road

OX41HG

Hurst Street

OX41LF

Marston Street

OX41LY

Minster Road

OX41RU

St Mary's Road

OX41LE

Alma Lane

OX41ND

Morrell Avenue

OX41QJ

Bullingdon Road

OX41SJ

Iffley Road

OX41UT

Cowley Road

OX42AJ

Cowley Road

OX41GY

Cowley Road

OX41BS

Rectory Road

OX41DG

Glebe Street

OX41LZ

Morrell Avenue

OX41XS

Collins Street

OX41AW

St Clements Street

OX41GA

Nye Bevan Close

OX41TZ

Leopold Street

OX41YD

Hawkins Street

OX41EQ

St Mary's

OX41EX

James Street

OX41QR

Denmark Street

OX41FW

Circus Street

OX41HA

Hurst Street

OX41LU

Warneford Road

OX41AJ

Penson's Gardens

OX41BW

Rectory Road

OX41NJ

Tawney Street

OX41RE

Magdalen Road

OX41DE

Princes Street

OX41EN

Iffley Road

OX41JW

Alma Place

OX41PA

Southfield Road

OX41BH

Dudley Gardens

OX41EE

Collins Street

OX41JH

Cowley Road

OX41QU

Regent Street

OX41AA

York Place

OX41PD

Hill Top Road

OX42AD

Cowley Road

OX41BG

Cherwell Street

OX41PE

Hill Top Road

OX41QH

Bullingdon Road

OX41QD

St Marys Road

OX41QZ

Stanley Road

OX41RG

Magdalen Road

OX41SR

Jackdaw Lane

OX41AR

St Clements Street

OX41XH

Ablett Close

OX41HZ

Cowley Road

OX41NY

Southfield Road

OX41PZ

St Marys Road

OX41QY

Stanley Road

Data Sources

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