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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Summertown Population
7,083
Population density
3,744.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.52(-48%)
Other theft
7.48(+33%)
Public order
6.64(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.08(-59%)
Shoplifting
4.66(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 social rented
136
4.95%
Total households: 2,748

Property prices in Summertown

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Summertown 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 Summertown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached22£850,000
Terraced14£886,500
Flats16£297,500
Detached9£1,325,000

10 years median price trend in Summertown

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

All postcodes in Summertown

OX27SE

Southdale Road

OX27LJ

South Parade

OX27DX

Banbury Road

OX27LT

Grimbly Place

OX27QF

Victoria Road

OX27TL

Salisbury Crescent

OX27TD

Scott Road

OX27LB

Squitchey Lane

OX27BA

Thorncliffe Road

OX27SW

Islip Road

OX27HQ

Banbury Road

OX27UF

Hawksmoor Road

OX27LR

Paddox Close

OX27QZ

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX27PZ

Hamilton Road

OX27ER

Lonsdale Road

OX27TG

Wentworth Road

OX27EX

Hawkswell Gardens

OX27RN

Banbury Road

OX27QG

Victoria Road

OX27EL

Mayfield Road

OX27NP

Osberton Road

OX27JT

Grove Street

OX27QJ

Harpes Road

OX27XY

Summertown

OX27QE

Victoria Road

OX27LU

Hobson Road

OX27UG

Hawksmoor Road

OX27SR

Islip Place

OX27BE

Oakthorpe Road

OX27HR

Banbury Road

OX27LN

Richards Lane

OX27JL

South Parade

OX27RW

Banbury Road

OX27PS

Hernes Crescent

OX27LD

Squitchey Lane

OX27RD

Apsley Road

OX27NH

Woodstock Road

OX27TH

Wentworth Road

OX27WU

Summertown

OX27PW

Banbury Road

OX27AR

Banbury Road

OX27QU

Hernes Road

OX27QQ

Water Eaton Road

OX27QA

Hamilton Road

OX27DW

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX27PL

Banbury Road

OX27TF

Bodley Place

OX27SJ

Upland Park Road

OX27NR

Woodstock Road

OX27DL

Summertown

OX27JU

Hobson Road

OX27PY

Hamilton Road

OX27BG

Stratfield Road

OX27TQ

Wentworth Road

OX27BQ

Stratfield Road

OX27EW

Lonsdale Road

OX27BZ

Kings Cross Road

OX27LP

Century Row

OX27SA

Carlton Road

OX27PG

Water Eaton Road

OX27EY

Portland Road

OX27PD

Hernes Road

OX27EP

Lonsdale Road

OX27GZ

Mayfield Road

OX27XD

Water Eaton Road

OX27JN

South Parade

OX27ED

Banbury Road

OX27JX

Hobson Road

OX27SZ

Wolsey Road

OX27LY

Islip Road

OX27AY

Beech Croft Road

OX27QP

Harpes Road

OX27RX

Upland Park Road

OX27SL

Islip Road

OX27NN

Oakthorpe Road

OX27TJ

Salisbury Crescent

OX27QD

Victoria Road

OX27HS

Summertown

OX27QT

Water Eaton Road

OX27DE

Summertown

OX27HN

Banbury Road

OX27RE

Banbury Road

OX27QB

Lucerne Road

OX27LF

Middle Way

OX27LE

Middle Way

OX27LW

Woodstock Road

OX27RL

Banbury Road

OX27PA

Summertown

OX27SY

Wolsey Road

OX27EH

Islip Road

OX27HG

Summertown

OX27TA

Wolsey Road

OX27PN

The Paddox

OX27RG

Banbury Road

OX27PT

Hernes Road

OX27UN

Jackson Road

OX27LX

Rogers Street

OX27JS

Rogers Street

OX27RS

Banbury Road

Data Sources

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