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About

Oxford Central is the historic heart of Oxford, home to the University of Oxford’s oldest colleges, including Christ Church and Magdalen. The area is defined by its medieval architecture, with cobbled streets and iconic landmarks like the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library. The Covered Market offers a mix of independent shops, cafes, and food stalls, while High Street and Cornmarket Street provide retail options.

The area is a hub for academic and cultural activity, with museums such as the Ashmolean and the University of Oxford Botanic Garden nearby. Public spaces like Broad Street and St Giles’ host events and markets. Transport links include bus routes and train connections at Oxford Station, making it accessible for visitors and residents. The mix of history, education, and commerce gives Oxford Central a distinct character.

Area overview

On average Oxford Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oxford Central is £50,300 per year. There are 9 schools in Oxford Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

178

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oxford Central Population

18,475

Population density

5,233.3 per km²

Demographics

British

9,424

51.01%

Other White

3,431

18.57%

Chinese

1,367

7.4%

Indian

735

3.98%

White and Asian (mixed)

613

3.32%

Total population: 18,476

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,098

44.33%

Owns outright

434

17.52%

Other social rented

281

11.34%

Owns with a mortgage

235

9.49%

Other forms of private rent

206

8.32%

Total households: 2,477

Property prices in Oxford Central

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 in Oxford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £6,168,400.

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 Oxford Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	33	£420,000	£299,000	£372,000	£520,000	£1,013,000
Semi-Detached	5	£1,900,000	£595,000	£835,000	£3,350,500	£5,604,820
Terraced	12	£1,025,000	£586,538	£850,000	£2,162,500	£2,561,040

10 years median price trend in Oxford Central

Data Sources

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

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

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