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About

Headington is a residential and academic area in northeast Oxford, known for its mix of suburban housing and university facilities. The ward includes parts of Oxford Brookes University and several hospitals, including the John Radcliffe, creating a blend of student life and healthcare services. Local shops, cafes, and pubs cater to both residents and visitors, with Headington Road serving as a main thoroughfare.

The area features green spaces like Bury Knowle Park, offering recreational space for families and sports enthusiasts. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting Headington's growth over time. Public transport links provide easy access to Oxford city centre, making it a practical base for commuters and students alike.

Area overview

On average Headington has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 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 of residents in Headington is £72,707 per year. There are 3 schools in Headington: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 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
Detached12£792,500
Flats27£357,500
Semi-Detached28£627,000
Terraced9£525,000

10 years median price trend in Headington

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

All postcodes in Headington

OX37AQ

Bateman Street

OX37BD

Cecil Sharp Place

OX37BL

Old High Street

OX37RY

Woodlands Close

OX37LU

Stapleton Road

OX37PB

London Road

OX38NL

Gathorne Road

OX38NR

Mark Road

OX39AE

London Road

OX39DN

Laurel Farm Close

OX39EB

London Road

OX39JG

Hawthorn Avenue

OX37TU

Beech Road

OX38AF

Holyoake Road

OX39JJ

Chestnut Avenue

OX37AT

New High Street

OX39HP

North Place

OX37AG

Nursery Close

OX37RT

Beech Road

OX37TR

Sandfield Road

OX39HN

Old High Street

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

OX37DW

Rock Edge

OX37NZ

Latimer Road

OX37PQ

Latimer Grange

OX37TX

Beech Road

OX39BH

Osler Road

OX39JD

Barton Road

OX37AU

All Saints Road

OX38NG

Margaret Road

OX39AA

London Road

OX39ED

London Road

OX37AN

Gardiner Street

OX37DD

Old Road

OX37PG

Latimer Road

OX37RF

Blackburn Close

OX39JB

Barton Road

OX37DZ

Lime Walk

OX37PF

Latimer Road

OX37PH

Latimer Road

OX37RD

London Road

OX37AP

Windsor Street

OX37PD

Latimer Road

OX37SS

Franklin Road

OX37TW

Staunton Road

OX38NB

Margaret Road

OX37AJ

New High Street

OX37BS

Headington

OX37DH

Langley Close

OX37FX

London Road

OX37TA

Headington

OX39JN

Ash Grove

OX39JW

Barton 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.