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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

OX27TB

Wolsey Road

OX27LA

Capel Close

OX27PJ

Ridgemont Close

OX27SU

Aldrich Road

OX27QS

Water Eaton Road

OX27NU

Osberton Road

OX27SQ

Islip Road

OX27PR

Banbury Road

OX27UP

Oakthorpe Road

OX27PX

Hernes Road

OX27JD

Hyde Place

OX27BB

Thorncliffe Road

OX27TW

Cavendish Road

OX27BF

Oakthorpe Road

OX27RH

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX27RQ

Banbury Road

OX27RU

Upland Park Road

OX27TP

Jackson Road

OX27AZ

Beech Croft Road

OX27JJ

Grove Street

OX27ES

Lonsdale Road

OX27ET

Lonsdale Road

OX27HZ

Wyatt Road

OX27TR

Jackson Road

OX27QH

Water Eaton Road

OX27QY

Apsley Road

OX27HT

Summertown

OX27PQ

Osberton Road

OX27EU

Kings Cross Road

OX27QW

Hernes Close

OX27XB

Summerfield Road

OX27EN

Mayfield Road

OX27AH

Bainton Road

OX27NJ

Woodstock Road

OX27TY

Woodstock Road

OX27RT

Banbury Road

OX27DY

Mogridge Drive

OX27RR

Banbury Road

OX27SH

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX27SX

Wren Road

OX27NW

Woodstock Road

OX27SB

Carlton Road

OX27HH

Ewert Place

OX27QN

Hernes Road

OX27LS

Victoria Road

OX27JH

Banbury Road

OX27PU

Hernes Road

OX27RJ

Banbury Road

OX27ST

Aldrich Road

OX27TE

Buckler Road

OX27EZ

Portland Road

OX27BD

Oakthorpe Road

OX27WS

Hawkswell Gardens

OX27QR

Heron Place

OX27JB

Hyde Place

OX27LH

Middle Way

OX27PE

Fieldhouse Drive

OX27NZ

East Street

OX27RZ

Carlton Road

OX27LG

Middle Way

OX27JF

Banbury Road

OX27NY

Woodstock Road

OX27HJ

Bishop Kirk Place

OX27UW

Jackson Road

OX27QL

Harpes Road

OX27SD

Southdale Road

OX27SF

Islip Road

OX27SN

Islip Road

OX27QX

Apsley Road

OX27SP

Islip Road

OX27RP

Banbury Road

OX27PP

Banbury Road

OX27TN

Cavendish Road

OX27TS

Jackson Road

OX27SS

Aldrich Road

OX27LQ

Middle Way

OX27JY

Summerhill Road

Data Sources

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