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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 116 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
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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 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
Terraced38£572,500
Flats14£294,500
Semi-Detached19£775,000

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

OX41AE

Cave Street

OX41EB

Iffley Road

OX41HY

Bullingdon Road

OX41TY

Leopold Street

OX41BY

Rectory Road

OX41XH

Ablett Close

OX41RL

Magdalen Road

OX41RJ

Magdalen Road

OX41XY

Randolph Street

OX41NG

Morrell Avenue

OX41JT

Stockmore Street

OX41DU

Rectory Road

OX41LF

Marston Street

OX41LX

Minster Road

OX41LS

Divinity Road

OX41BS

Rectory Road

OX41UE

Cowley Road

OX41BQ

Cherwell Street

OX41EL

Iffley Road

OX42AD

Cowley Road

OX41FA

Alhambra Lane

OX41EA

Iffley Road

OX41NE

Morrell Avenue

OX41RE

Magdalen Road

OX41HF

Hurst Street

OX41QF

St Mary's Road

OX41BN

Jeune Street

OX41SH

Bannister Close

OX41AW

St Clements Street

OX41JX

Marston Street

OX41AA

York Place

OX41AJ

Penson's Gardens

OX41XZ

Randolph Street

OX41LJ

Divinity Road

OX41AG

St Clements Street

OX41DE

Princes Street

OX41XU

Bartlemas Road

OX41PD

Hill Top Road

OX41FY

Southfield Road

OX41QA

St Marys Road

OX41XF

Cowley Road

OX41GG

St Clement's Street

OX41JW

Alma Place

OX41GB

Nye Bevan Close

OX41JU

Marston Street

OX41QY

Stanley Road

OX41JL

Tyndale Road

OX41XB

Manzil Way

OX41RN

Magdalen Road

OX41LG

Collins Street

OX41ER

Henley Street

OX41GQ

Dawson Street

OX41XR

East Avenue

OX41QG

Crown Street

OX37QJ

Cheney Lane

OX42AJ

Cowley Road

OX41JE

Cowley Road

OX41RG

Magdalen Road

OX41JS

Temple Street

OX41UF

Cowley Road

OX41DQ

Glebe Street

OX41XS

Collins Street

OX41HB

Hurst Street

OX41UA

Caroline Street

OX41GH

Divinity Road

OX41NA

Morrell Avenue

OX41QZ

Stanley Road

OX41RQ

Magdalen Road

OX41GA

Nye Bevan Close

OX41DY

Cowley Place

OX41NB

Morrell Avenue

OX41AD

Bath Street

OX41QN

Bullingdon Road

OX41YZ

East Avenue

OX41GD

Cosin Close

OX41PY

St Marys Road

OX41DA

Cross Street

OX41PX

St Marys Road

OX41QP

Bullingdon Road

OX41XG

Cowley Road

OX41YF

Avenue Lane

OX41QL

Bullingdon Road

OX41ES

Henley Street

OX41QH

Bullingdon Road

OX41FN

Marston Road

OX41TZ

Leopold Street

OX41GE

Cowley Road

OX41PN

St Marys Road

OX41XW

East Avenue

OX41UQ

Cowley Road

OX41NY

Southfield Road

OX41DG

Glebe Street

OX41EG

Iffley Road

OX41EZ

Hurst Street

OX41AS

Cowley Road

OX41BX

Harpsichord Place

OX41DX

Cowley Place

OX41NU

Thomas Mews

OX41QE

St Marys Road

OX41EQ

St Mary's

Data Sources

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