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Lye Valley

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About

Lye Valley ward is located in the eastern suburbs of Oxford, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. It contains the neighbourhoods of Risinghurst and Sandhills, characterised by post-war housing estates and quieter streets. The area is bordered by the ring road to the north and the grounds of the Churchill Hospital to the west, giving it a defined, suburban character. Its layout is functional, serving the daily needs of its residents with local shops and schools.

The ward's most significant feature is the Lye Valley itself, a protected fenland habitat that cuts through the area. This rare alkaline fen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with boardwalks allowing access through its unique wetland ecosystem. The presence of this fragile landscape directly influences the surrounding urban planning and community identity. Housing here is generally more affordable compared to central Oxford, attracting families and those working at the nearby hospitals and science parks.

Area overview

On average Lye Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lye Valley is £59,661 per year. There are 1 schools in Lye Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lye Valley is home to around 7,122 people, with a population density of about 6,020.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lye Valley Population
7,122
Population density
6,020.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.75(-3%)
Shoplifting
23.73(+197%)
Vehicle crime
9.55(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.71(-29%)
Other theft
6.74(+20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,482
48.89%
Other White
1,002
14.07%
Pakistani
454
6.37%
Indian
395
5.55%
African
335
4.7%
Total population: 7,122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,199
36.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,499
25.08%
No qualifications
904
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
504
8.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
471
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
657
29.61%
Owns with a mortgage
532
23.97%
Owns outright
512
23.07%
Social rents from council
244
11%
Other social rented
214
9.64%
Total households: 2,219

Property prices in Lye Valley

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £412,750 in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lye Valley 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 Lye Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£625,000
Flats8£247,500
Semi-Detached28£427,500
Terraced13£390,000

10 years median price trend in Lye Valley

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

All postcodes in Lye Valley

OX37SG

Troy Close

OX37HN

The Slade

OX42TG

Normandy Crescent

OX37EQ

Dene Road

OX42PU

Cranmer Road

OX42TD

Paget Road

OX37SE

Meyseys Close

OX42PS

Cranmer Road

OX37HX

Bulan Road

OX37JD

Hollow Way

OX42QZ

Brasenose Driftway

OX37ES

Inott Furze

OX42TY

Peterley Road

OX37JS

Hundred Acres Close

OX42QQ

Rupert Road

OX37FQ

Acre Close

OX42PP

Hollow Way

OX37JH

Horspath Driftway

OX42QH

Rupert Road

OX37FG

Shorte Close

OX37SQ

Troy Close

OX37HY

Bulan Road

OX42SE

Pony Road

OX42TF

Normandy Crescent

OX37EW

Town Furze

OX37FE

Nether Durford Close

OX42WQ

Lye Valley

OX42RS

Horspath Road

OX37EX

Coverley Road

OX42UE

Fletcher Road

OX42QA

Cranmer Road

OX37HT

Bulan Road

OX37FD

Awgar Stone Road

OX42RB

Corunna Crescent

OX37JP

Lye Valley

OX37JF

Hollow Way

OX42GZ

Brasenose Driftway

OX42TJ

Normandy Crescent

OX37EZ

Fair View

OX37EH

Benson Road

OX37JB

Cinnaminta Road

OX42TE

Fanshawe Place

OX37HU

Bulan Road

OX37EE

Dene Road

OX37EU

Coverley Road

OX42PY

James Wolfe Road

OX37EG

Dene Road

OX37JN

Horspath Driftway

OX42QU

Horspath Road

OX42QL

Horspath Road

OX37SH

East Field Close

OX42QP

Horspath Road

OX42SQ

Craufurd Road

OX42JL

White Road

OX42RG

Yeats Close

OX37JQ

Horspath Driftway

OX37SF

Meyseys Close

OX42QB

Cranmer Road

OX42RD

Pony Road

OX37EN

Glebelands

OX42TA

Paget Road

OX42QE

Cranmer Road

OX37ER

Lye Valley

OX42QY

Brasenose Driftway

OX37EJ

Benson Road

OX42QD

Cranmer Road

OX42RA

Craufurd Road

OX37HW

The Slade

OX42UF

Fletcher Road

OX42QF

Cranmer Road

OX42NL

Hollow Way

OX42WA

James Wolfe Road

OX37JA

Dene Road

OX42TH

Normandy Crescent

OX42PX

Hunter Close

OX42QG

Fairfax Road

OX42RY

Horspath Road

OX42QJ

Ridley Road

OX42QR

Horspath Road

OX42QS

Horspath Road

OX42PR

Hollow Way

OX42NN

Horspath Road

OX37EY

Coverley Road

OX37FH

Acre Close

OX37HS

Peat Moors

OX42QT

Horspath Road

OX42TZ

Peterley Road

OX42JJ

White Road

OX42TQ

Normandy Crescent

OX37EF

Dene Road

OX42PW

Benouville Close

OX42QW

Horspath Road

OX42RH

Horspath Road

OX37HL

The Slade

OX42UH

Kennedy Close

OX42WP

James Wolfe Road

OX42TN

Normandy Crescent

OX37JG

Horspath Driftway

OX42QN

Horspath Road

OX37HG

Peat Moors

Data Sources

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