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About

Oxford is a historic city located in the South East of England, known for its prestigious university and rich academic heritage. The city centre is compact, with many colleges, libraries, and museums clustered around Radcliffe Square and the High Street. The River Thames and Cherwell flow through the area, offering green spaces like Port Meadow and the University Parks for recreation.

The district blends old and new, with medieval architecture alongside modern developments. Areas like Jericho and Cowley provide residential neighbourhoods, while the Covered Market and Westgate Shopping Centre cater to retail needs. Transport links include the Oxford Railway Station and major roads like the A34, connecting the city to London and other parts of the UK. Oxford’s economy is driven by education, research, and tourism, with a mix of students, academics, and visitors shaping daily life.

Area overview

On average Oxford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oxford is £62,587 per year. There are 72 schools in Oxford: 33 primary (1 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oxford Population

162,041

Population density

3,553 per km²

Demographics

British

86,672

53.49%

Other White

24,975

15.41%

Pakistani

6,619

4.08%

Indian

6,005

3.71%

Other Asian

5,863

3.62%

Total population: 162,040

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

16,150

29.24%

Owns outright

13,993

25.33%

Owns with a mortgage

11,042

19.99%

Social rents from council

7,414

13.42%

Other social rented

4,140

7.49%

Total households: 55,239

Property prices in Oxford

Based on 1,195 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Oxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	102	£800,250	£385,250	£631,250	£1,200,000	£2,197,500
Flats	304	£320,500	£137,875	£251,825	£404,750	£689,250
Semi-Detached	364	£485,250	£308,500	£414,250	£670,000	£1,299,400
Terraced	425	£456,000	£295,000	£380,000	£630,000	£923,000

10 years median price trend in Oxford

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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