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About

Headington ward is situated in the east of Oxford, primarily a residential suburb with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. The area is anchored by the expansive grounds of the John Radcliffe Hospital, a major teaching hospital complex that dominates the local landscape and economy.

A key thoroughfare is London Road, lined with shops and services leading towards the city centre. The ward is also home to several Oxford Brookes University campuses, integrating student life with the local community. Old Headington village, with its historic stone cottages and 12th-century St. Andrew's Church, provides a distinct historic core separate from the main commercial strip.

Area overview

On average Headington has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headington is £71,052 per year. There are 3 schools in Headington: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Headington is home to around 7,110 people, with a population density of about 4,462.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Headington Population
7,110
Population density
4,462.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.84(+77%)
Shoplifting
39.8(+396%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.6(+43%)
Other theft
14.63(+162%)
Public order
14.35(+135%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,264
59.94%
Other White
1,061
14.91%
Indian
320
4.5%
Other Asian
219
3.08%
Chinese
206
2.9%
Total population: 7,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,781
61.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
17.03%
No qualifications
496
8.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
305
4.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
230
3.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,108

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
911
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
889
32.19%
Owns with a mortgage
526
19.04%
Other social rented
158
5.72%
Social rents from council
148
5.36%
Total households: 2,762

Property prices in Headington

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Headington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,750 up to £1,215,000.

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
Detached9£800,000
Flats26£358,750
Semi-Detached28£614,500
Terraced9£550,000

10 years median price trend in Headington

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

Data Sources

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