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South Oxhey

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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, about 13% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 41.1% 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. The median sale price in South Oxhey is £415,000 (around £507 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £367,500 and £472,500. 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
41.1%
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

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £507
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £368K – £473K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £507 per square foot) in South Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£520,000£482
Terraced31£425,000£543
Flats25£323,000£496

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Oxhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Oxhey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£352,000£349,500
2017£244,000£368,750£355,000
2018£342,000£371,000£355,000
2019£263,000£371,101£354,500
2020£350,000£370,000£392,500
2021£285,000£415,000£393,000
2022£370,000£450,000£413,000
2023£371,250£460,000£421,250
2024£379,000£450,000£409,950
2025£357,000£475,000£435,000
2026£276,500£520,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Oxhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Oxhey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475£398£457
2017£455£402£453
2018£487£417£415
2019£497£377£469
2020£508£435£413
2021£519£402£473
2022£518£460£537
2023£520£460£494
2024£506£474£543
2025£502£508£532
2026£496£482£531
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Oxhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Oxhey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district.

Band A£1,615
Band B£1,884
Band C£2,153
Band D£2,422
Band E£2,961
Band F£3,499
Band G£4,037
Band H£4,845

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin South Oxhey

WD197GF

Lincoln Drive

WD197FR

Holt Row

WD196AA

Bowring Green

WD196JY

Oakdale Road

WD196TX

Barnhurst Path

WD197HN

Oxhey Drive

WD196TJ

Ashridge Drive

WD196JN

Maylands Road

WD196JU

Oakdale Close

WD196HG

Furze Close

WD196JG

Maylands Road

WD196UW

Bognor Gardens

WD196NF

Northwick Road

WD197UX

Otley Way

WD196JH

Moortown Road

WD196JQ

South Oxhey

WD197HH

Ainsdale Road

WD197SX

Otley Way

WD196LR

Muirfield Road

WD197FE

Bridlington Road

WD197HW

Oxhey Drive

WD197DN

Ainsdale Road

WD197FW

St Andrews Way

WD196YJ

Heysham Drive

WD196ST

Redwood Close

WD196TG

Ashridge Drive

WD196TH

Ellesborough Close

WD197SB

Oxhey Drive

WD196YS

Burnley Close

WD196LE

Prestwick Road