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About

Northfield Brook is a residential ward located in the east of Oxford, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area is defined by its functional layout of streets and cul-de-sacs, with a mix of semi-detached houses, terraces, and some low-rise flats. It is bordered by the ring road to the north and east, creating a distinct boundary. Local amenities are centred around a small parade of shops and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The ward includes the large South Oxfordshire Academy school campus and several areas of public green space, such as the linear park following the boundary. A notable feature is the presence of the Oxford East Business Centre, an industrial estate providing local employment. Public transport connections link the area to Oxford city centre and neighbouring suburbs like Littlemore. The architectural style and street patterns are consistent with post-war development in the city.

Area overview

On average Northfield Brook has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 48.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfield Brook is £49,205 per year. There are 1 schools in Northfield Brook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northfield Brook is home to around 7,080 people, with a population density of about 6,981.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northfield Brook Population
7,080
Population density
6,981.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.18(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+34%)
Public order
8.47(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.78(-45%)
Other theft
5.93(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,120
58.18%
Other White
763
10.78%
African
518
7.32%
Other Asian
243
3.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
217
3.06%
Total population: 7,081

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,592
28.8%
No qualifications
1,267
22.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
710
12.84%
Level 3 (A level)
707
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
820
30.98%
Owns with a mortgage
578
21.84%
Social rents from council
397
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
13%
Owns outright
283
10.69%
Total households: 2,647

Property prices in Northfield Brook

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£429
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £358K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £429 per square foot) in Northfield Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,200 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£359,750£384
Terraced13£315,000£439
Flats4£190,000£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield Brook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,000£275,000£290,000
2017£225,000£287,500£277,000
2018£192,500£288,500£269,000
2019£242,500£281,000£272,000
2020£219,500£298,750£270,000
2021£198,750£308,250£272,000
2022£245,000£329,250£310,000
2023£180,000£336,500£312,575
2024£221,000£330,500£317,500
2025£200,000£316,000£315,000
2026£205,000£460,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£394£361
2017£446£391£412
2018£363£377£380
2019£417£411£401
2020£421£407£362
2021£302£404£418
2022£419£451£408
2023£380£465£431
2024£396£452£457
2025£476£423£447
2026£405£376£389
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield Brook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Northfield Brook

Is Northfield Brook safe?

Northfield Brook records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northfield Brook?

The median sale price in Northfield Brook is £315,000 (about £429 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northfield Brook?

Northfield Brook has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northfield Brook?

Northfield Brook scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northfield Brook sits around rank 9,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Northfield Brook?

The average household income in Northfield Brook is around £49,205 per year, and 49% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Northfield Brook?

Northfield Brook is represented by 1 elected councillor: Trish Elphinstone (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Northfield Brook

OX46EG

Nunnery Close

OX47ZF

Tern Walk

OX47RU

Brake Hill

OX46EY

Falcon Close

OX46EP

Merlin Road

OX47XT

Tarragon Drive

OX46DY

Kestrel Crescent

OX47GE

Sparrow Way

OX47QL

Norman Smith Road

OX47ZB

Foxglove Close

OX46ET

Willow Way

OX47FD

Rowan Grove

OX47XL

Jack Argent Close

OX46ES

Monks Close

OX46DR

Pegasus Road

OX46DN

Pegasus Road

OX47WD

Anemone Close

OX46EQ

Brambling Way

OX47GG

Hyacinth Walk

OX47NY

Brake Hill

OX47BY

Brake Hill

OX47FQ

Grenoble Road

OX47XR

Shepherds Hill

OX47FR

Tern Walk

OX46JD

Windale Avenue

OX47XP

Shepherds Hill

OX46EH

Brambling Way

OX47YS

Dunnock Way

OX47WS

Long Ground

OX46DH

Knights Road

OX47BX

Kingfisher Green

OX47YG

Greenfinch Close

OX47SD

Mole Place

OX47YN

Coltsfoot Square

OX47FF

Northfield Brook

OX47GJ

Aspen Square

OX47WX

Warbler Walk

OX46DF

Knights Road

OX47XY

Coriander Way

OX47FW

Nuthatch Close

OX47FN

Verbena Way

OX47GN

Frys Hill

OX47FZ

Grebe Close

OX47NZ

Brake Hill

OX46DQ

Knights Road

OX47GP

Appletree Close

OX47RT

Brake Hill

OX47GS

Peartree Close

OX47YX

Cherry Close

OX47YW

Farm Close

OX47WZ

Spinney Field

OX46EW

Merlin Road

OX47WQ

Choswell Spring

OX46DA

Knights Road

OX46EE

Kestrel Crescent

OX47FX

Long Ground

OX47YU

Sage Walk

OX47GH

Spruce Gardens

OX47YD

Shepherds Hill

OX47TY

Kingfisher Green

OX47YQ

Blacksmiths Meadow

OX47TZ

Deer Walk

OX47GU

Teal Close

OX46DB

Knights Road

OX47YT

Celandine Place

OX47WE

Violet Way

OX47HA

Thistledown Close

OX47FS

Plover Drive

OX47GZ

Fieldfare Road

OX47WB

Emperor Gardens

OX47YP

Bluebell Court

OX47WL

Avens Way

OX47WR

Saxifrage Square

OX47GY

Acacia Avenue

OX46DS

Pegasus Road

OX46DD

Knights Road

OX47GR

Firs Meadow

OX47XN

Elder Way

OX47FG

Acacia Avenue

OX46DX

Kestrel Crescent

OX47WJ

Long Ground

OX47YR

Dunnock Way

OX47YY

Shepherds Hill

OX47FE

Tern Walk

OX46DP

Pegasus Road

OX47GD

Nightingale Avenue

OX46DE

Knights Road

OX47EX

Dunnock Way

OX47YH

Campion Close

OX47YL

Farm Close

OX47GF

Hobby Court

OX46ER

Whitethorn Way

OX47UY

Little Bury

OX46EB

Kestrel Crescent

OX47RY

Norman Smith Road

OX47WT

Cotton Grass Close

OX46DG

Knights Road

OX47WG

Pottery Piece

OX47RR

Campion Close

OX47GL

Bergamot Place

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.