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About

South Oxhey is a residential ward located in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily consisting of post-war developments, including many semi-detached and terraced homes built in the mid-20th century. The area provides essential local amenities and services to its community, with several shopping parades and schools serving the neighbourhood.

The geography includes areas of green space, such as the grounds of the former South Oxhey Playing Fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the 'Oxhey Chapel', a historic 17th-century timber-framed building situated near the border with Watford. Public transport connections, including bus routes, link the ward to nearby centres like Watford and Rickmansworth.

Area overview

On average South Oxhey has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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 3,992.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Oxhey Population
7,878
Population density
3,992.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.14(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+25%)
Public order
5.84(+12%)
Other theft
5.84(+5%)
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 qualifications or above
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 in South Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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
Flats20£277,875
Semi-Detached13£475,000
Terraced29£440,000

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

WD196LW

Muirfield Road

WD196TJ

Ashridge Drive

WD196YH

Heysham Drive

WD197DL

Gosforth Lane

WD196JR

Newbiggin Path

WD196LU

Muirfield Road

WD197FE

Bridlington Road

WD197FF

Bridlington Road

WD197FR

Holt Row

WD196JG

Maylands Road

WD197FG

Bridlington Road

WD196UA

Anglesey Road

WD197BU

Oxhey Wood Cottages

WD196YB

Heysham Drive

WD197GB

Ainsdale Road

WD197HY

Ainsdale Road

WD196HP

Chilwell Gardens

WD196JE

Muirfield Road

WD196RP

Clitheroe Gardens

WD196UJ

Prestwick Road

WD197AU

Gosforth Lane

WD197FN

Oxhey Drive

Data Sources

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