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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 moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 in Northfield Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,200 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northfield Brook 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 Northfield Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats4£200,000
Semi-Detached9£310,000
Terraced18£310,000

10 years median price trend in Northfield Brook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.

All postcodes in Northfield Brook

OX46EA

Kestrel Crescent

OX47WP

Cranesbill Way

OX47QN

Swallow Close

OX47BZ

Partridge Walk

OX46DW

Pegasus Road

OX46LA

Blackbird Leys Road

OX47XW

Elder Way

OX47FY

Mistletoe Green

OX47ZD

Forget Me Not Way

OX47GW

Frys Hill

OX47XX

Deer Walk

OX47YB

Shepherds Hill

OX47WW

Cleavers Square

OX46EF

Skylark Place

OX46HX

Knights Road

OX47WU

Northfield Brook

OX47EU

Swift Close

OX46DZ

Kestrel Crescent

OX47YF

Blacksmiths Meadow

OX46HY

Knights Road

OX46DU

Spindleberry Close

OX47FT

Plover Drive

OX47RS

Primrose Place

OX47WH

Dunnock Way

OX47BU

Nightingale Avenue

OX47QW

Woodpecker Green

OX47WY

Cotton Grass Close

OX47ZE

Tern Walk

OX47GT

Pochard Place

OX47GB

Elder Way

OX46DJ

Overmead Green

OX47WN

Brooklime Walk

OX46EL

Linnet Close

OX47FL

Nightingale Avenue

OX47GX

Acacia Avenue

OX47GA

Yarrow Close

OX47YJ

Nightingale Avenue

OX46EN

Mallard Close

OX47XZ

Coriander Way

OX46EZ

Falcon Close

OX47LH

Columbine Gardens

OX47YE

Marigold Close

OX46HP

Blackbird Leys Road

OX46DL

Birchfield Close

OX46EJ

Peregrine Road

OX47WF

Wayfaring Close

OX47RX

Norman Smith Road

OX47XU

Buttercup Square

OX47WA

Pipit Close

OX46JX

Costar Close

OX46ED

Kestrel Crescent

OX47GQ

Oxeye Court

Data Sources

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