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About

Marston is a residential suburb located northeast of Oxford city centre, beyond the River Cherwell and the University Parks. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with more modern developments, providing housing for a mix of families, university staff, and students. Its main thoroughfare is Marston Road, which features a range of local shops, cafes, and essential services catering to the community.

The ward includes Old Marston village, with its historic St. Nicholas Church and the 17th-century pub The Victoria. The area is bordered by the Cherwell and its flood meadows, with walking paths leading to the University Parks. A large psychiatric hospital, the Warneford, is a significant local institution, and the presence of the Headington Hill transmitting station, visible for miles, is a distinctive landmark on the skyline.

Area overview

On average Marston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marston is £69,284 per year. There are 4 schools in Marston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Marston is home to around 7,332 people, with a population density of about 1,999.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Marston Population

7,332

Population density

1,999 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

16.78(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.82(+6%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.14(-47%)

Public order

4.5(-26%)

Other theft

3.41(-39%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,927

53.54%

Other White

1,329

18.12%

Chinese

296

4.04%

African

294

4.01%

Pakistani

244

3.33%

Total population: 7,335

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,118

52.38%

No qualifications

841

14.13%

Level 3 (A level)

793

13.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

468

7.86%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

355

5.96%

Total 16+ residents: 5,953

Housing

Owns outright

971

36.79%

Private landlord or letting agency

695

26.34%

Owns with a mortgage

613

23.23%

Social rents from council

234

8.87%

Other forms of private rent

2.54%

Total households: 2,639

Property prices in Marston

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Marston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£707,000	£606,200	£651,000	£1,003,500	£1,240,700
Flats	4	£282,500	£226,750	£253,750	£305,000	£317,000
Semi-Detached	21	£520,000	£435,000	£500,000	£611,500	£750,000
Terraced	23	£440,000	£305,000	£401,000	£491,250	£565,500

10 years median price trend in Marston

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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