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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 low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Summertown is £660,000 (around £656 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £438,000 and £950,000. There are 1 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

Median price: £660,000
Price per sq ft: £656
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £438K – £950K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £656 per square foot) in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Summertown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£1,270,000£666
Terraced14£935,000£698
Semi-Detached22£768,500£659
Flats20£342,500£574

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Summertown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Summertown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,019,500£290,000£1,100,000£695,250
2017£1,217,500£347,500£1,092,500£642,500
2018£1,222,500£341,000£850,000£799,500
2019£1,057,500£332,500£730,000£1,030,000
2020£1,400,000£360,000£832,000£630,000
2021£1,220,000£370,000£995,000£800,000
2022£1,312,500£345,000£983,500£760,000
2023£1,276,250£345,000£1,200,000£915,000
2024£1,010,000£432,500£999,000£900,000
2025£1,422,500£340,750£804,150£935,000
2026£1,045,000£340,000£800,000£850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Summertown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Summertown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£770£548£651£650
2017£506£520£596£557
2018£601£530£581£616
2019£642£512£557£639
2020£736£535£594£587
2021£658£590£637£672
2022£800£509£715£657
2023£684£494£707£670
2024£758£615£710£709
2025£702£554£662£734
2026£667£573£660£672
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Summertown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Summertown in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.

Band A£1,786
Band B£2,083
Band C£2,381
Band D£2,678
Band E£3,274
Band F£3,869
Band G£4,464
Band H£5,357

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