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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 34 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-Detached16£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.

Data Sources

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