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About

Holywell ward lies in the centre of Oxford, immediately east of the River Cherwell. It encompasses a dense mix of historic university colleges, including New College and All Souls, alongside residential streets and administrative buildings. The area is defined by its narrow lanes and high stone walls, creating a quiet, enclosed atmosphere despite its central location.

A key feature is the presence of the remaining sections of the old city wall, which run along parts of the ward's boundary. The area functions primarily as an academic and residential precinct, with the famous Bodleian Library's Old Schools Quadrangle situated within it. Daily life is characterised by the movement of students and academics between lecture halls, libraries, and college grounds.

Area overview

On average Holywell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 453 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell is £74,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Holywell: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holywell is home to around 6,046 people, with a population density of about 3,571.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
453
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell Population
6,046
Population density
3,571.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
174.16(+449%)
Shoplifting
108.83(+1264%)
Other theft
62.02(+1006%)
Public order
53.42(+780%)
Bicycle theft
44.16(+5420%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,516
58.15%
Other White
935
15.46%
Chinese
376
6.22%
Indian
241
3.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
220
3.64%
Total population: 6,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,383
73.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,417
23.66%
Other
66
1.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
0.85%
No qualifications
47
0.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
40
34.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
31.03%
Social rents from council
32
27.59%
Other social rented
5
4.31%
Owns outright
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Holywell

No price data available for Holywell.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

No property type breakdown available.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

No property type breakdown available.

10 years median price trend in Holywell

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

All postcodes in Holywell

OX13RG

Parks Road

OX13QF

Blackhall Road

OX13PX

Museum Road

OX14ER

King Edward Street

OX14BD

High Street

OX13UQ

King's Mill Lane

OX13SE

Holywell Street

OX13PW

Parks Road

OX14DG

High Street

OX11BN

St Aldates

OX13UA

Savile Road

OX14DU

Rose Lane

OX14LA

Holywell

OX13SA

Holywell Street

OX13UL

St Cross Road

OX11SZ

Floyds Row

OX13TD

Jowett Walk

OX14DF

High Street

OX13QY

South Parks Road

OX13EL

Holywell

OX13UB

Mansfield Road

OX13TX

St Cross Road

OX13RE

South Parks Road

OX11BS

Holywell

OX13TS

Jowett Walk

OX14JL

King Edward Street

OX14JE

Logic Lane

OX13TA

Jowett Walk

OX14EW

High Street

OX14DS

Cornmarket Street

OX13TE

Mansfield Road

OX13BD

Broad Street

OX13QU

South Parks Road

OX14AW

High Street

OX11DG

St Aldates

OX14HT

King Edward Street

OX14DT

Rose Lane

OX14BW

High Street

OX13UJ

Manor Road

OX14JD

Kybald Street

OX14EX

Logic Lane

OX14EP

Oriel Square

OX13AN

South Parks Road

OX11DP

Blue Boar Street

OX13PU

Norham Gardens

OX13QA

Blackhall Road

OX11DE

Holywell

OX14EZ

Blue Boar Street

OX14EH

Alfred Street

OX14HL

Bear Lane

OX14AZ

High Street

OX13TN

Jowett Walk

OX13PP

Parks Road

OX13TJ

Parks Road

OX13QZ

South Parks Road

OX14DX

Rose Lane

OX13TF

Mansfield Road

OX11SS

Floyds Row

OX13UP

Manor Place

OX14BE

High Street

OX14AP

High Street

OX11BX

Holywell

OX14BX

High Street

OX13PA

Parks Road

OX13PL

South Parks Road

OX13PR

Parks Road

OX14DH

High Street

OX14AL

High Street

OX13PN

Parks Road

OX13QR

South Parks Road

OX13PT

Parks Road

OX13QT

Holywell

OX14BG

High Street

OX13UH

Manor Road

OX14BA

High Street

OX13SP

Holywell Street

OX13UR

Manor Road

OX13QX

South Parks Road

OX14ET

Kybald Street

OX14BH

High Street

OX13SZ

Holywell Street

OX14HS

King Edward Street

OX13TU

St Cross Road

OX13UW

Manor Place

OX13TG

South Parks Road

OX14AR

Queen's Lane

OX14AN

Catte Street

OX13PD

Parks Road

OX13RB

South Parks Road

OX13TH

Mansfield Road

OX14EE

Blue Boar Street

OX13UN

Manor Place

OX13SY

South Parks Road

OX13BW

Catte Street

OX14ES

Kybald Street

OX14JF

Merton Street

OX13RF

South Parks Road

OX13PB

Parks Road

OX14DN

High Street

OX14AU

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.