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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£407,500
Price per sq ft£443
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£338K – £450K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £443 per square foot) in Lye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lye Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£625,000£564
Semi-Detached25£430,000£475
Terraced11£386,000£443
Flats7£255,000£388

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lye Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£477,500£200,000£358,500£305,000
2017£500,000£270,000£366,500£334,000
2018£565,000£200,000£374,500£311,000
2019£520,000£170,000£346,000£369,500
2020£560,000£201,750£375,000£325,000
2021£467,000£225,000£381,000£335,000
2022£665,000£245,000£435,000£351,000
2023£395,500£245,000£454,250£397,625
2024£525,175£230,000£430,000£387,000
2025£625,000£247,500£430,000£392,500
2026£411,250£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lye Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£384£348£411£341
2017£408£401£390£357
2018£412£347£395£381
2019£455£391£390£363
2020£441£414£373£367
2021£477£357£437£398
2022£491£361£442£457
2023£549£377£433£482
2024£451£418£462£544
2025£402£388£443£457
2026£470£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lye Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lye Valley in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.