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South Oxhey

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 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 3,992.7 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Oxhey Population

7,878

Population density

3,992.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £423,750 in South Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £590,000.

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 South Oxhey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	26	£348,375	£228,875	£276,094	£398,750	£467,500
Terraced	30	£437,500	£315,550	£412,500	£472,500	£513,250
Semi-Detached	14	£487,500	£426,500	£448,875	£531,500	£551,531

10 years median price trend in South Oxhey

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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