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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.

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.