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Hinksey Park

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About

Hinksey Park ward occupies a southern portion of Oxford, bordered by the River Thames to the west and the railway line to the east. The area is primarily residential, with streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. It contains the expansive Hinksey Park itself, which provides sports facilities, a playground, and a lido. The ward includes a stretch of the Thames Path, offering walking routes along the riverbank towards the city centre.

The local economy centres on Abingdon Road, which runs through the ward and features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets. The area is well-connected by several bus routes into the heart of Oxford. A notable feature is the series of historic bathing places in Hinksey Stream, known as the Hinksey Pool, which has been used for swimming and paddling for generations.

Area overview

On average Hinksey Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hinksey Park is £62,957 per year. There are 3 schools in Hinksey Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hinksey Park is home to around 5,578 people, with a population density of about 2,382.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hinksey Park Population
5,578
Population density
2,382.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.32(+12%)
Other theft
13.45(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(+2%)
Public order
11.12(+82%)
Vehicle crime
6.63(+75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,092
55.47%
Other White
1,108
19.88%
Indian
220
3.95%
Other
136
2.44%
Pakistani
116
2.08%
Total population: 5,574

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,029
64.17%
Level 3 (A level)
497
10.53%
No qualifications
465
9.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
320
6.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
228
4.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
714
29.48%
Owns outright
667
27.54%
Owns with a mortgage
531
21.92%
Social rents from council
320
13.21%
Other social rented
87
3.59%
Total households: 2,422

Property prices in Hinksey Park

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Hinksey Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,000 up to £999,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hinksey Park 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 Hinksey Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£443,750
Flats18£338,875
Semi-Detached11£507,000
Terraced34£598,000

10 years median price trend in Hinksey Park

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

Data Sources

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