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About

Headington is a residential and academic district located east of Oxford city center. It is known for its mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to students, families, and professionals. The area is home to several Oxford Brookes University campuses, as well as the John Radcliffe Hospital, one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals.

Headington features local shops, cafes, and pubs along London Road and Headington High Street. The area has good transport links, with frequent buses to Oxford city center and easy access to the A40 and M40. Nearby green spaces include Headington Hill Park and Shotover Country Park, offering walking trails and views over the city. The iconic Shark House, a sculpture embedded in a rooftop, is a notable local landmark.

Area overview

On average Headington has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Headington is £74,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Headington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Headington Population
11,115
Population density
3,882.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,126
55.1%
Other White
1,649
14.83%
Indian
700
6.3%
Other Asian
430
3.87%
Chinese
386
3.47%
Total population: 11,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,260
32.79%
Owns outright
1,177
30.63%
Owns with a mortgage
745
19.39%
Other social rented
253
6.58%
Social rents from council
206
5.36%
Total households: 3,843

Property prices in Headington

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 in Headington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,750 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Headington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£850,000
Flats31£332,000
Semi-Detached30£614,500
Terraced10£440,500

10 years median price trend in Headington

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

All postcodes in Headington

OX30DP

Doris Field Close

OX30FF

John Garne Way

OX30JE

Marston Road

OX30JJ

Crotch Crescent

OX37BQ

Gardiner Street

OX37DA

Langley Close

OX37FA

London Road

OX37LS

All Saints Road

OX37LT

Bickerton Road

OX37PX

Latimer Road

OX37RR

Beech Road

OX37RX

Woodlands Road

OX37SP

London Road

OX30EB

Headington Road

OX39BA

Osler Road

OX30LX

Headington

OX30AR

Derwent Avenue

OX30AQ

Ambleside Drive

OX30ED

Headington Road

OX37AL

New High Street

OX37AR

Piper Street

OX37BT

Headington

OX39DA

Ethelred Court

OX39DW

Larkins Lane

OX39HT

Old High Street

OX37LA

Old Road

OX37SL

London Road

OX37TQ

Cowley Road

OX39DH

Halliday Hill

OX39HY

London Road

OX30BY

Pullens Lane

OX30DS

Rolfe Place

OX30TU

John Garne Way

OX37AA

Lime Walk

OX37TP

Staunton Road

OX37TT

Headington Road

OX38AS

Holyoake Road

OX38NN

St Anne's Road

OX39DR

William Orchard Close

OX39HZ

London Road

OX37DR

Headington

OX30DL

Jack Straw's Lane

OX37AB

Lime Walk

OX37LD

Headington

OX37RE

London Road

OX37SR

Snowdon Mede

OX39AJ

Kennett Road

OX39BT

Osler Road

OX39DP

Larkins Lane

OX30AH

Ambleside Drive

OX30AT

Brookfield Crescent

OX37AQ

Bateman Street

OX37BD

Cecil Sharp Place

OX37BL

Old High Street

OX37RY

Woodlands Close

OX30AX

Ambleside Drive

OX30DT

Pullens Lane

OX30LQ

Harberton Mead

OX37LU

Stapleton Road

OX37PB

London Road

OX38NL

Gathorne Road

OX38NR

Mark Road

OX39BQ

Headington

OX39AE

London Road

OX39DN

Laurel Farm Close

OX30AW

Coniston Avenue

OX30BL

Gipsy Lane

OX30DN

Jack Straw's Lane

OX37TU

Beech Road

OX30AD

Eden Drive

OX30AF

Highbank Close

OX30AP

Derwent Avenue

OX30DA

Harberton Mead

OX30FU

Headington

OX37AT

New High Street

OX39HP

North Place

OX39DQ

Gouldland Gardens

OX30FD

Headington

OX30LP

Copse Lane

OX37AG

Nursery Close

OX37RT

Beech Road

OX37TR

Sandfield Road

OX39DT

Ivy Lane

OX39HN

Old High Street

OX30BN

Headington Road

OX37AE

All Saints Road

OX37LB

Churchill Drive

OX37PJ

Brookside

OX37RB

Osler Road

OX37RN

Sandfield Road

OX37RP

Beech Road

OX39BU

The Croft

OX39JP

Barton Lane

OX37FW

London Road

OX30AA

Eden Drive

OX30EE

Marston Road

OX30FE

John Garne Way

OX30JH

Jack Straw's Lane

OX37DW

Rock Edge

OX37NZ

Latimer Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.