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About

Summertown sits north of Oxford's city centre, forming a distinct commercial and residential suburb along the Banbury Road corridor. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside more modern developments, providing housing for many university staff and families. Its high street offers a concentration of independent shops, cafes, and essential services, serving as a practical local hub for daily needs.

The area maintains a quieter, more self-contained atmosphere compared to the central university districts. It is well-connected by frequent bus services into the city. A specific local landmark is the Summertown Star, a decorative Victorian street lamp at the crossroads of Banbury and South Parade roads, which has become a recognised symbol for the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Summertown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Summertown is £91,935 per year. There are 5 schools in Summertown: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Summertown is home to around 7,083 people, with a population density of about 3,744.1 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Summertown Population

7,083

Population density

3,744.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.65(-44%)

Other theft

8.47(+52%)

Shoplifting

7.48(-7%)

Public order

6.49(+6%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.52(-61%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,285

60.49%

Other White

1,228

17.33%

Chinese

289

4.08%

Other

244

3.44%

Other Asian

173

2.44%

Total population: 7,084

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,651

66.37%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

584

10.62%

Level 3 (A level)

451

8.2%

No qualifications

411

7.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

219

3.98%

Total 16+ residents: 5,501

Housing

Owns outright

976

35.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

718

26.13%

Owns with a mortgage

503

18.3%

Social rents from council

259

9.43%

Other forms of private rent

136

4.95%

Total households: 2,748

Property prices in Summertown

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,200,000.

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 Summertown over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£1,325,000	£846,000	£1,027,500	£1,627,500	£2,036,500
Flats	18	£328,250	£104,250	£126,375	£433,750	£602,805
Semi-Detached	15	£810,000	£509,500	£657,500	£922,500	£1,286,000
Terraced	14	£783,500	£568,219	£713,750	£999,500	£1,442,250

10 years median price trend in Summertown

All postcodes in Summertown

OX27BF

Oakthorpe Road

OX27JJ

Grove Street

OX27RQ

Banbury Road

OX27SU

Aldrich Road

OX27TY

Woodstock Road

OX27XD

Water Eaton Road

OX27BZ

Kings Cross Road

OX27RG

Banbury Road

OX27SP

Islip Road

OX27TN

Cavendish Road

OX27AR

Banbury Road

OX27LY

Islip Road

OX27BQ

Stratfield Road

OX27TQ

Wentworth Road

OX27EH

Islip Road

OX27JU

Hobson Road

OX27TW

Cavendish Road

OX27WU

Summertown

OX27LW

Woodstock Road

OX27JT

Grove Street

OX27SN

Islip Road

OX27BG

Stratfield Road

OX27UW

Jackson Road

OX27TF

Bodley Place

OX27EN

Mayfield Road

OX27RS

Banbury Road

OX27RX

Upland Park Road

OX27LB

Squitchey Lane

OX27LX

Rogers Street

OX27NU

Osberton Road

OX27QX

Apsley Road

OX27SH

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX27TD

Scott Road

OX27TS

Jackson Road

OX27ES

Lonsdale Road

OX27LQ

Middle Way

OX27NR

Woodstock Road

OX27NW

Woodstock Road

OX27PS

Hernes Crescent

OX27DL

Summertown

OX27JY

Summerhill Road

OX27LD

Squitchey Lane

OX27QQ

Water Eaton Road

OX27RJ

Banbury Road

OX27SA

Carlton Road

OX27TH

Wentworth Road

OX27LU

Hobson Road

OX27GZ

Mayfield Road

OX27LN

Richards Lane

OX27HR

Banbury Road

OX27LP

Century Row

OX27SJ

Upland Park Road

OX27XY

Summertown

OX27HQ

Banbury Road

OX27TJ

Salisbury Crescent

OX27DY

Mogridge Drive

OX27EW

Lonsdale Road

OX27HG

Summertown

OX27RR

Banbury Road

OX27TA

Wolsey Road

OX27JN

South Parade

OX27NN

Oakthorpe Road

OX27RE

Banbury Road

OX27RW

Banbury Road

OX27SF

Islip Road

OX27UN

Jackson Road

OX27HS

Summertown

OX27EX

Hawkswell Gardens

OX27PR

Banbury Road

OX27TL

Salisbury Crescent

OX27PW

Banbury Road

OX27AZ

Beech Croft Road

OX27JS

Rogers Street

OX27LE

Middle Way

OX27QD

Victoria Road

OX27QH

Water Eaton Road

OX27QJ

Harpes Road

OX27QT

Water Eaton Road

OX27EY

Portland Road

OX27NH

Woodstock Road

OX27JX

Hobson Road

OX27NY

Woodstock Road

OX27RL

Banbury Road

OX27BD

Oakthorpe Road

OX27HT

Summertown

OX27NZ

East Street

OX27PA

Summertown

OX27QF

Victoria Road

OX27AH

Bainton Road

OX27QL

Harpes Road

OX27SQ

Islip Road

OX27SR

Islip Place

OX27TB

Wolsey Road

OX27LJ

South Parade

OX27BA

Thorncliffe Road

OX27LF

Middle Way

OX27PG

Water Eaton Road

OX27QB

Lucerne Road

OX27ER

Lonsdale Road

OX27ET

Lonsdale Road

Data Sources

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

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

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