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North Central Oxford

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About

North Central Oxford is a key part of the city, home to many of Oxford University’s historic colleges, including Balliol, Trinity, and St John’s. The area is defined by its academic atmosphere, with students and scholars often seen walking between lectures or studying in libraries. High Street runs through the heart of the district, lined with medieval and classical architecture that reflects Oxford’s long history.

The area is also a hub for shopping and dining, with a mix of independent boutiques, bookshops, and cafes alongside well-known chains. Covered Market offers fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local eateries. Transport links are convenient, with bus routes connecting to other parts of the city and train stations nearby. Parks like University Parks provide green spaces for relaxation amid the urban setting.

Area overview

On average North Central Oxford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Central Oxford is £86,400 per year. There are 6 schools in North Central Oxford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Central Oxford Population
6,250
Population density
3,013.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,599
57.58%
Other White
1,300
20.8%
Chinese
322
5.15%
Other Asian
171
2.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
153
2.45%
Total population: 6,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
926
40.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
635
27.79%
Owns with a mortgage
422
18.47%
Other social rented
119
5.21%
Other forms of private rent
97
4.25%
Total households: 2,285

Property prices in North Central Oxford

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 in North Central Oxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £4,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Central Oxford 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 North Central Oxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£2,962,500
Flats33£490,000
Semi-Detached16£1,347,500
Terraced21£870,000

10 years median price trend in North Central Oxford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Central Oxford.

All postcodes in North Central Oxford

OX26UA

Aristotle Lane

OX26RD

Southmoor Road

OX26RU

St Margaret's Road

OX26TD

Stone Meadow

OX26TE

Frenchay Road

OX26UR

Northmoor Road

OX26XB

Northmoor Road

OX26RN

Kingston Road

OX26TT

Hayfield Road

OX27DP

Diamond Place

OX26TW

Polstead Road

OX26UE

Rawlinson Road

OX26LB

Thackley End

OX26QZ

Rutherway

OX26UX

Charlbury Road

OX26XL

Staverton Road

OX27BY

Diamond Place

OX27EF

North Central Oxford

OX27GY

North Central Oxford

OX26RX

St Margaret's Road

OX26TJ

Chalfont Road

OX26UZ

Belbroughton Road

OX26RS

Farndon Road

OX27AU

Lathbury Road

OX27DU

Ferry Pool Road

OX27EJ

Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX26UD

Charlbury Road

OX26TX

Hayfield Road

OX26UG

Linton Road

OX26UP

Northmoor Road

OX27DD

Ewert Place

OX26LD

St Margaret's Road

OX27AJ

North Central Oxford

OX27DQ

Frenchay Road

OX27PF

North Central Oxford

OX27BU

North Central Oxford

OX26RW

Kingston Road

OX26XN

Aristotle Lane

OX26XW

Frenchay Road

OX27BS

North Central Oxford

OX26JH

Farndon Road

OX26QU

Aristotle Lane

OX26RG

Southmoor Road

OX26RJ

Aristotle Lane

OX27AE

North Central Oxford

OX27AX

North Central Oxford

OX27NE

Staverton Road

OX26RL

Kingston Road

OX26SR

Bardwell Road

OX26TF

Bainton Road

OX26TQ

Stone Meadow

OX26UY

Garford Road

OX27AA

North Central Oxford

OX27BJ

Cunliffe Close

OX27AD

North Central Oxford

OX27AL

Lathbury Road

OX27BN

Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX26EF

Kingston Road

OX26QY

Rutherway

OX26SU

Bardwell Road

OX27PH

St Margaret's Road

OX26JX

North Central Oxford

OX27AT

Lathbury Road

OX27NB

Staverton Road

OX26JR

North Central Oxford

OX26ST

Bardwell Road

OX26XJ

Staverton Road

OX27BH

Bainton Road

OX27NA

Rawlinson Road

OX26JU

Belbroughton Road

OX26RH

Kingston Road

OX26UH

Linton Road

OX27AB

Frenchay Road

OX27DB

Ewert Place

OX26RT

Farndon Road

OX26TN

Chalfont Road

OX26UT

Bardwell Road

OX27BT

Beech Croft Road

OX27EA

North Central Oxford

OX26RE

Southmoor Place

OX26UU

Charlbury Road

OX27AF

Bainton Road

OX27NF

North Central Oxford

OX27AP

North Central Oxford

OX26TP

Aristotle Lane

OX26TU

Hayfield Road

OX26XA

Belbroughton Road

OX27DR

Lark Hill

OX27XH

North Central Oxford

OX26GQ

Bardwell Road

OX26HP

St Margaret's Road

OX26NZ

Southmoor Road

OX26SW

Bardwell Road

OX26RQ

Kingston Road

OX27AN

North Central Oxford

OX27BL

Cunliffe Close

OX26LE

St Margaret's Road

OX27AQ

Bainton Road

OX26XP

Aristotle Lane

OX27ND

Polstead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.