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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 2 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
115
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
50.12(+58%)
Other theft
15.38(+174%)
Shoplifting
13.68(+71%)
Public order
13.38(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.76(-13%)
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

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£513
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£368K – £508K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £513 per square foot) in Headington Hill & Northway area, with individual transactions ranging from £217,500 up to £2,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£922,750£657
Semi-Detached16£482,500£506
Terraced9£400,000£493
Flats6£264,000£416

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headington Hill & Northway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£825,000£215,750£392,500£375,000
2017£887,500£283,748£422,500£362,500
2018£940,000£270,000£395,000£355,000
2019£970,000£238,750£407,800£350,000
2020£974,250£250,000£413,750£337,750
2021£1,160,000£274,000£422,750£400,000
2022£1,182,500£278,500£445,000£440,000
2023£1,115,000£287,500£425,000£387,250
2024£1,100,000£280,000£500,000£420,500
2025£922,750£266,500£475,000£405,000
2026£287,500£440,000£402,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£612£405£404£376
2017£498£449£459£440
2018£506£413£437£371
2019£569£371£454£429
2020£494£582£491£362
2021£499£432£459£446
2022£733£435£466£471
2023£640£451£500£420
2024£519£428£559£499
2025£657£463£500£478
2026£414£619£452
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headington Hill & Northway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headington Hill & Northway in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Headington Hill & Northway

Is Headington Hill & Northway safe?

Headington Hill & Northway records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Headington Hill & Northway?

The median sale price in Headington Hill & Northway is £445,000 (about £513 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Headington Hill & Northway?

Headington Hill & Northway has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Headington Hill & Northway?

Headington Hill & Northway scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Headington Hill & Northway sits around rank 24,762 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 Headington Hill & Northway?

The average household income in Headington Hill & Northway is around £67,591 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Headington Hill & Northway?

Headington Hill & Northway is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Taylor (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Headington Hill & Northway

OX37TG

Headington Hill & Northway

OX30BX

Pullens Lane

OX39QE

Foxwell Drive

OX30AP

Derwent Avenue

OX30LR

Headley Way

OX30FW

John Garne Way

OX30LN

Mary Price Close

OX30JB

Marston Road

OX39DU

Headley Way

OX30DL

Jack Straws Lane

OX30AG

Ambleside Drive

OX30JN

Crotch Crescent

OX39RL

Sutton Road

OX30DT

Pullens Lane

OX39PZ

Halliday Hill

OX30FP

John Garne Way

OX39PX

Elizabeth Place

OX30AH

Ambleside Drive

OX30FU

Headington Hill & Northway

OX30BL

Gipsy Lane

OX30JD

Marston Road

OX39BL

Osler Road

OX39RH

Stockleys Road

OX39RA

Westlands Drive

OX39QP

Borrowmead Road

OX30JA

Marston Road

OX37TB

Brookside

OX30AY

Copse Lane

OX37RH

Sandfield Road

OX30FF

John Garne Way

OX39RD

Alesworth Grove

OX30PE

Mary Price Close

OX37GH

Sandfield Road

OX39RB

Sutton Road

OX30DN

Jack Straws Lane

OX39RG

Maltfield Road

OX30FH

John Garne Way

OX30JH

Lynn Close

OX30LQ

Mccabe Place

OX39QB

Foxwell Drive

OX30DR

Headington Road

OX39QQ

Grunsell Close

OX39QG

Steep Rise

OX30LP

Headley Way

OX30QZ

Copse Lane

OX30JL

Crotch Crescent

OX30DP

Doris Field Close

OX39DS

Headington Hill & Northway

OX39QS

Westlands Drive

OX37SR

Headley Way

OX37TE

Cholesbury Grange

OX39QW

Borrowmead Road

OX30AE

Eden Drive

OX39QZ

Westlands Drive

OX39DB

Ingle Close

OX30BA

Colterne Close

OX39DX

Headley Way

OX39QR

Westlands Drive

OX30JW

Hadow Road

OX39QA

Foxwell Drive

OX30LT

Headley Way

OX30BZ

Pullens Lane

OX30AN

Coniston Avenue

OX39PU

Halliday Hill

OX30AJ

Bowness Avenue

OX30JE

Marston Road

OX30LU

Headley Way

OX30AU

Copse Lane

OX30AB

Eden Drive

OX39BP

Osler Road

OX30DA

Harberton Mead

OX30LY

Cherwell Drive

OX30BU

Pullens Field

OX30DS

Rolfe Place

OX37TF

Hastoe Grange

OX39DH

Stainfield Road

OX30DB

Harberton Mead

OX39PS

Halliday Hill

OX39QN

John Buchan Road

OX30LX

Headley Way

OX39RR

Headington Hill & Northway

OX39DG

Milne Place

OX30EB

Headington Road

OX30AD

Eden Drive

OX30JJ

Crotch Crescent

OX39BQ

Headington Hill & Northway

OX30DU

Feilden Grove

OX30AA

Eden Drive

OX39QX

Westlands Drive

OX39DJ

Gorse Leas

OX39QF

Foxwell Drive

OX30DW

Jack Straws Lane

OX39FG

Dora Carr Close

OX30EE

Marston Road

OX37TQ

Snowdon Mede

OX30AT

Copse Lane

OX30AZ

Brookfield Crescent

OX39QL

Meaden Hill

OX39QD

Foxwell Drive

OX39DD

Saxon Way

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.