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Rose Hill & Iffley

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About

Rose Hill & Iffley is a residential area in southeast Oxford, situated between the River Thames and the ring road. It is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with local amenities centered around The Square shopping precinct. The ward includes the historic village of Iffley, known for its Norman church, which sits apart from the more modern development. The area is bordered by open spaces like Rose Hill Park and the Iffley Meadows nature reserve.

A notable local feature is the Iffley Road running track, a globally significant athletics venue where Roger Bannister achieved the first sub-four-minute mile. The area is largely self-contained, with several schools and community facilities serving its population. Housing ranges from social accommodation to private homes, with a mix of terraced houses, flats, and some older properties in the Iffley village section. The Thames Path runs along the western edge, providing walking routes.

Area overview

On average Rose Hill & Iffley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rose Hill & Iffley is £54,627 per year. There are 2 schools in Rose Hill & Iffley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rose Hill & Iffley is home to around 7,083 people, with a population density of about 4,723.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rose Hill & Iffley Population
7,083
Population density
4,723.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
30.92(+286%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.35(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-15%)
Public order
8.05(+32%)
Other theft
7.91(+42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,521
49.71%
Other White
1,042
14.71%
Pakistani
506
7.14%
Other Asian
352
4.97%
African
266
3.76%
Total population: 7,083

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,176
38.26%
No qualifications
1,311
23.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
606
10.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
10.27%
Level 3 (A level)
553
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,687

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
674
26.1%
Social rents from council
554
21.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
522
20.22%
Owns with a mortgage
517
20.02%
Other social rented
210
8.13%
Total households: 2,582

Property prices in Rose Hill & Iffley

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Rose Hill & Iffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rose Hill & Iffley 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 Rose Hill & Iffley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£895,000
Flats4£280,000
Semi-Detached10£452,500
Terraced15£450,000

10 years median price trend in Rose Hill & Iffley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rose Hill & Iffley.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.