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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

OX37PQ

Latimer Grange

OX37TX

Beech Road

OX39BH

Osler Road

OX37AU

All Saints Road

OX37GH

Sandfield Road

OX38NG

Margaret Road

OX39AA

London Road

OX30AZ

Brookfield Crescent

OX30DR

Headington Road

OX30FN

John Garne Way

OX30JD

Marston Road

OX30LU

Coniston Avenue

OX37AN

Gardiner Street

OX37DD

Old Road

OX37PG

Latimer Road

OX37RF

Blackburn Close

OX30AY

Copse Lane

OX37DZ

Lime Walk

OX37PF

Latimer Road

OX37PH

Latimer Road

OX37RD

London Road

OX30AU

Copse Lane

OX30BA

Colterne Close

OX37AP

Windsor Street

OX37PD

Latimer Road

OX37SS

Franklin Road

OX37TW

Staunton Road

OX38NB

Margaret Road

OX39DU

Ivy Lane

OX39RR

Headington

OX37SX

Headington

OX30AB

Ambleside Drive

OX30QZ

Copse Lane

OX37AJ

New High Street

OX37BS

Headington

OX37DH

Langley Close

OX37FX

London Road

OX37TA

Headington

OX37TE

Headington

OX39RP

Headington

OX30LY

Marsh Lane

OX37AD

Cecil Sharp Place

OX37AW

Gardiner Street

OX37HE

Headington

OX37PA

London Road

OX37RG

Sandfield Road

OX37SB

Franklin Road

OX39DL

Barton Lane

Data Sources

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