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About

South Oxhey sits in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire as a mainly residential estate developed after the Second World War. Streets are lined with a mix of houses and low-rise flats arranged around a central shopping parade that houses small shops, a library and community services. Local provision includes primary schools, sports pitches and children's play areas, and a community centre hosts regular groups and events that serve the neighbourhood.

Green space is an immediate part of the area. Oxhey Woods, an ancient woodland to the edge of the estate, offers a network of footpaths and visible hornbeam stools left from historical coppicing, and meadow margins that change through the seasons. Short walks take residents from housing to allotments, community orchards and playing fields, allowing everyday routes that combine practical errands with access to trees and open ground.

Area overview

On average South Oxhey has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Oxhey is £54,155 per year. There are 3 schools in South Oxhey: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Oxhey is home to around 7,878 people, with a population density of about 3,902.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Oxhey Population
7,878
Population density
3,902.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.57(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.01(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+30%)
Public order
5.46(+7%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,780
60.67%
Other White
900
11.42%
Indian
777
9.86%
Other Asian
302
3.83%
African
200
2.54%
Total population: 7,879

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,902
30.83%
No qualifications
1,290
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
894
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,170

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,008
31.28%
Other social rented
828
25.69%
Owns outright
521
16.17%
Social rents from council
430
13.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
10.86%
Total households: 3,223

Property prices in South Oxhey

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 in South Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Oxhey 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 South Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£482,500
Flats26£348,375
Terraced30£437,500

10 years median price trend in South Oxhey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Oxhey.

All postcodes in South Oxhey

WD197SW

Oxhey Drive

WD197SZ

Otley Way

WD196JL

Moortown Road

WD196YR

Falkirk Gardens

WD197SY

Otley Way

WD197FG

Bridlington Road

WD196AG

Ashridge Drive

WD196NE

Northwick Road

WD196JP

Mundesley Close

WD196NH

Northwick Road

WD197FA

Prestwick Road

WD196YW

Blackford Road

WD197SH

Oxhey Drive

WD196UH

Ashridge Drive

WD196TR

Hindhead Green

WD197AU

Gosforth Lane

WD196HR

Redwood Close

WD196UQ

Ashridge Drive

WD197FN

Oxhey Drive

WD196QG

Ashridge Drive

WD197FT

St Andrews Way

WD196HU

Ferndown Road

WD196ND

Fleetwood Way

WD197US

Gosforth Lane

WD196NB

Fleetwood Way

WD196AQ

Lawrence Court

WD197ET

St Andrews Way

WD196UZ

St Andrews Terrace

WD196XU

Prestwick Road

WD197SQ

Oxhey Drive

WD197EP

Bucknall Place

WD196JJ

Shanklin Gardens

WD196JT

Oakdale Road

WD196LS

Gleneagles Close

WD196UA

Anglesey Road

WD196HL

James Way

WD196UE

Barnhurst Path

WD197SU

Otley Way

WD196RR

Birstal Green

WD197HP

Oxhey Drive

WD197HJ

Ainsdale Road

WD196UG

Bromborough Green

WD196NA

Chilwell Gardens

WD196NJ

St Martins Close

WD196HZ

Muirfield Road

WD197TD

Matlock Crescent

WD196UU

Prestwick Road

WD197HL

Ainsdale Road

WD196QS

Northwick Road

WD197DL

Gosforth Lane

WD196AF

Heysham Drive

WD196HP

Chilwell Gardens

WD197SA

Oxhey Drive

WD196XJ

Ilkley Road

WD196TS

Kenilworth Gardens

WD196XS

Prestwick Road

WD197DW

Ainsdale Road

WD196UN

Bowring Green

WD196NG

Northwick Road

WD196RP

Clitheroe Gardens

WD197SL

Northwick Road

WD196TT

Barnhurst Path

WD197EW

Fairfield Avenue

WD197AR

Fairfield Avenue

WD196LP

Muirfield Road

WD196YH

Heysham Drive

WD196LW

Muirfield Road

WD196YB

Heysham Drive

WD196UB

Morriston Close

WD196LX

Muirfield Road

WD196RW

Northwick Road

WD196LY

Chilwell Gardens

WD196LN

Muirfield Road

WD196TY

Anglesey Road

WD196BJ

Muirfield Road

WD196RQ

Clitheroe Gardens

WD196JR

Newbiggin Path

WD197GE

Lincoln Drive

WD197BE

Turnberry Court

WD197FB

Blackwell Place

WD197FF

Bridlington Road

WD197EN

Oxhey Drive

WD196TW

Ashridge Drive

WD197HY

Ainsdale Road

WD196XT

Prestwick Road

WD196US

Prestwick Road

WD197ER

Fairfield Avenue

WD196JS

Maylands Road

WD197AT

Ferryhills Close

WD197FJ

Tom Lake Way

WD196UT

Prestwick Road

WD196JZ

Muirfield Road

WD196LJ

Markeston Green

WD196JF

Muirfield Green

WD197SP

Oxhey Drive

WD196HH

Abraham Close

WD196YF

Letchworth Close

WD197SN

Oxhey Drive

WD197SS

Gosforth Lane

WD196NL

Northwick Road

Data Sources

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