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North Central Oxford

About

North Central Oxford is defined by its academic institutions and historic streets. The area centres around the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries and the Radcliffe Camera, with many colleges such as Brasenose and All Souls lining the surrounding lanes. The Covered Market, operating since the 1770s, provides a network of indoor stalls and traditional shopfronts.

The layout is a dense grid of cobbled passageways and high-walled college entrances, creating a quiet separation from busier city routes. A network of underground tunnels connects parts of the Bodleian library system, allowing for the discreet movement of books between buildings beneath the streets. This concentration of libraries, lecture halls, and student accommodation sustains a daily rhythm of academic life.

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 per household in North Central Oxford is £90,400 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). North Central Oxford is home to around 6,250 people, with a population density of about 3,013.5 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Central Oxford Population

6,250

Population density

3,013.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.44(-58%)

Other theft

6.72(+20%)

Bicycle theft

6.24(+680%)

Public order

3.04(-50%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.88(-55%)

South East average

Demographics

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,738

70.89%

Level 3 (A level)

757

14.36%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

289

5.48%

No qualifications

251

4.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

103

1.95%

Total 16+ residents: 5,273

Housing

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

4.25%

Total households: 2,285

Property prices in North Central Oxford

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £820,000 in North Central Oxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £6,100,000.

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 North Central Oxford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£1,460,000	£692,000	£1,295,000	£3,050,000	£5,500,000
Flats	34	£427,500	£176,713	£346,250	£548,750	£971,750
Semi-Detached	20	£1,642,500	£774,850	£952,500	£2,412,500	£3,016,250
Terraced	18	£882,500	£629,500	£763,750	£1,012,500	£1,305,830

10 years median price trend in North Central Oxford

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in North Central Oxford

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