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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, about 51% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% 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. The median sale price in Marston is £480,000 (around £559 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £410,000 and £515,000. There are 3 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 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Marston Population

7,332

Population density

1,999 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.96(-40%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.27(-3%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.86(-52%)

Public order

4.23(-30%)

Shoplifting

3.55(-56%)

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

Median price: £480,000

Price per sq ft: £559

Sales (last 12 months): 52

Typical range (middle 50%): £410K – £515K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £559 per square foot) in Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £223,000 up to £1,330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	30	£497,500	£545	£398,400	£440,000	£532,500	£646,000
Detached	4	£484,000	£580	£426,875	£464,375	£698,500	£1,203,700
Terraced	17	£410,000	£560	£372,000	£381,000	£495,000	£580,000
Flats	1	£370,000	£649	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marston.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£200,000	£440,000	£392,500
2017	£607,500	£312,000	£467,500	£420,000
2018	£420,000	£290,000	£440,000	£407,500
2019	£565,000	£272,500	£432,500	£405,000
2020	£718,160	£231,250	£436,000	£433,750
2021	£561,000	£240,000	£448,500	£380,000
2022	£740,000	£315,000	£525,000	£410,000
2023	£706,000	£280,000	£532,750	£490,000
2024	£672,000	£305,000	£522,500	£442,500
2025	£650,000	£242,500	£505,000	£417,500
2026	£452,750	£370,000	£512,500	£410,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marston.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£619	£477	£465
2017	£500	£482	£479	£431
2018	£390	£457	£476	£463
2019	£439	£420	£470	£465
2020	£533	£438	£456	£453
2021	£552	£489	£488	£523
2022	£684	£534	£552	£532
2023	£531	£619	£563	£594
2024	£541	£519	£524	£544
2025	£557	£475	£565	£498
2026	£562	£649	£527	£558

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.

Band A£1,786

Band B£2,083

Band C£2,381

Band D£2,678

Band E£3,274

Band F£3,869

Band G£4,464

Band H£5,357

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Marston ward.

Local councillors

Kate Josephine Robinson

Marston - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marston

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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