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Headington Hill & Northway

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About

Headington Hill & Northway ward lies in the northeastern part of Oxford. It is primarily a residential area, encompassing the large Northway housing estate built in the mid-20th century. The ward is bordered by the A40 Northern Bypass and contains significant green spaces like Bury Knowle Park and the grounds of the former Warneford Hospital. Housing here is a mix of post-war terraces, semi-detached homes, and some modern developments, serving a varied community.

The area includes the lower slopes of Headington Hill, leading up to the main Headington area. It is home to Oxford Brookes University's Headington campus, whose modern buildings and student population contribute to the local environment. The ward features the Warneford Meadow, a large, protected grassland area that provides a notable rural contrast within the city's boundaries. Transport links are provided by several main bus routes into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Headington Hill & Northway has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headington Hill & Northway is £67,591 per year. There are 3 schools in Headington Hill & Northway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Headington Hill & Northway is home to around 6,504 people, with a population density of about 3,557.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Headington Hill & Northway Population
6,504
Population density
3,557.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.2(+50%)
Other theft
15.07(+170%)
Shoplifting
11.53(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.46(-10%)
Public order
10.3(+69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,137
48.23%
Other White
862
13.25%
Indian
535
8.23%
Other Asian
340
5.23%
Pakistani
313
4.81%
Total population: 6,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,671
49.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
22.42%
No qualifications
531
9.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
420
7.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
307
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
583
28.21%
Owns outright
514
24.87%
Owns with a mortgage
393
19.01%
Social rents from council
283
13.69%
Other social rented
194
9.39%
Total households: 2,067

Property prices in Headington Hill & Northway

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £440,500 in Headington Hill & Northway area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Headington Hill & Northway 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 Headington Hill & Northway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£1,200,000
Flats7£275,000
Semi-Detached18£495,000
Terraced6£431,000

10 years median price trend in Headington Hill & Northway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway.

All postcodes in Headington Hill & Northway

OX30DN

Jack Straws Lane

OX30AF

Highbank Close

OX30DR

Headington Road

OX30AY

Copse Lane

OX39QQ

Grunsell Close

OX39DX

Headley Way

OX39PX

Elizabeth Place

OX30FH

John Garne Way

OX30JW

Hadow Road

OX30BX

Pullens Lane

OX30FP

John Garne Way

OX39QN

John Buchan Road

OX30JL

Crotch Crescent

OX39PZ

Halliday Hill

OX39RE

Broadhead Place

OX37SY

Headley Way

OX39DE

Saxon Way

OX39QU

Westlands Drive

OX39BN

Osler Road

OX39DS

Headington Hill & Northway

OX39QB

Foxwell Drive

OX39QJ

Meaden Hill

OX30AN

Coniston Avenue

OX30BZ

Pullens Lane

OX39FG

Dora Carr Close

OX30FG

Holmes Park

OX39RL

Sutton Road

OX30LT

Headley Way

OX39BP

Osler Road

OX30JN

Crotch Crescent

OX39QL

Meaden Hill

OX39QX

Westlands Drive

OX30LN

Mary Price Close

OX30PE

Mary Price Close

OX37TB

Brookside

OX30AL

Bowness Avenue

OX37RH

Sandfield Road

OX30AG

Ambleside Drive

OX30JA

Marston Road

OX30DB

Harberton Mead

OX39QR

Westlands Drive

OX39RG

Maltfield Road

OX30LS

Headley Way

OX37TG

Headington Hill & Northway

OX30AS

Derwent Avenue

OX30DW

Jack Straws Lane

OX30FL

Jack Straw's Lane

OX30JB

Marston Road

OX39DJ

Gorse Leas

OX39QP

Borrowmead Road

OX37TF

Hastoe Grange

OX30BU

Pullens Field

OX39BL

Osler Road

OX30FW

John Garne Way

OX30LR

Headley Way

OX39PU

Halliday Hill

OX39QS

Westlands Drive

OX30DU

Feilden Grove

OX39QH

Upway Road

OX39RH

Stockleys Road

OX37TD

Headington Road

OX39RD

Alesworth Grove

OX39RF

Dora Carr Close

OX30DP

Doris Field Close

OX30FF

John Garne Way

OX39PS

Halliday Hill

OX30AE

Eden Drive

OX30AJ

Bowness Avenue

OX30JE

Marston Road

OX30JJ

Crotch Crescent

OX39RA

Westlands Drive

OX39QD

Foxwell Drive

OX30EB

Headington Road

OX30ED

Headington Road

OX39DB

Ingle Close

OX30AQ

Ambleside Drive

OX30AR

Derwent Avenue

OX30LX

Headley Way

OX37TQ

Snowdon Mede

OX39DH

Stainfield Road

OX30BY

Pullens Lane

OX37TT

Headington Road

OX39PY

Halliday Hill

OX30DS

Rolfe Place

OX30TU

John Garne Way

OX30DL

Jack Straws Lane

OX37SR

Headley Way

OX39FT

Westlands Drive

OX39RB

Sutton Road

OX30AH

Ambleside Drive

OX39RQ

Maltfield Road

OX30AT

Copse Lane

OX39QE

Foxwell Drive

OX30AX

Copse Lane

OX30DT

Pullens Lane

OX30LQ

Mccabe Place

OX39QG

Steep Rise

OX39BQ

Headington Hill & Northway

OX30AW

Coniston Avenue

OX39QY

Westlands Drive

Data Sources

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