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About

Summertown is a residential and commercial district situated north of central Oxford, beyond the University Parks. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and modern housing. Its main thoroughfare, Banbury Road, serves as a focal point with a range of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets catering primarily to local needs. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the university colleges and tourist centres of the city.

The area is home to the Summertown Stars, a prominent community youth football club with numerous teams. Local amenities include several churches, the North Oxford Golf Club, and the Ferry Leisure Centre. Public transport links along Banbury Road provide regular bus services into Oxford city centre. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a population that includes many academics and professionals working in the wider city.

Area overview

On average Summertown has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Summertown is £90,791 per year. There are 9 schools in Summertown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Summertown is home to around 6,513 people, with a population density of about 2,356.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Summertown Population
6,513
Population density
2,356.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.58(-47%)
Other theft
10.59(+90%)
Shoplifting
9.83(+23%)
Public order
7.22(+18%)
Bicycle theft
6.3(+697%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,853
59.16%
Other White
1,256
19.28%
Chinese
345
5.3%
Other Asian
188
2.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
138
2.12%
Total population: 6,513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,417
65.56%
Level 3 (A level)
766
14.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
484
9.29%
No qualifications
298
5.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
115
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
825
39.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
27.86%
Owns with a mortgage
340
16.14%
Other social rented
146
6.93%
Other forms of private rent
124
5.89%
Total households: 2,107

Property prices in Summertown

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £4,100,000.

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
Detached3£2,925,000
Flats35£470,000
Semi-Detached13£1,296,000
Terraced12£840,000

10 years median price trend in Summertown

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

All postcodes in Summertown

OX26SW

Bardwell Road

OX26LE

St Margaret's Road

OX27ND

Woodstock Road

OX27BF

Oakthorpe Road

OX26TE

Frenchay Road

OX26UR

Northmoor Road

OX26XB

Northmoor Place

OX26RU

St Margarets Road

OX26TD

Stone Meadow

OX26TT

Hayfield Road

OX27AR

Banbury Road

OX27BQ

Stratfield Road

OX27DP

Diamond Place

OX26UE

Rawlinson Road

OX27EH

Islip Road

OX27WU

Summertown

OX26TW

Polstead Road

OX26UX

Charlbury Road

OX26XL

Staverton Road

OX27BY

Banbury Road

OX27EF

Marston Ferry Road

OX26TJ

Chalfont Road

OX26UZ

Belbroughton Road

OX27BG

Stratfield Road

OX26LB

Thackley End

OX27GY

Scholars Mews

OX26RX

St Margarets Road

OX27EN

Mayfield Road

OX27AU

Lathbury Road

OX27DU

Ferry Pool Road

OX27EJ

Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX27DL

Summertown

OX26UG

Linton Road

OX26TX

Hayfield Road

OX26UD

Charlbury Road

OX26UP

Northmoor Road

OX27DD

Ewert Place

OX27AJ

Banbury Road

OX27DQ

Frenchay Road

OX26LD

St Margarets Road

OX27GZ

Mayfield Road

OX27PF

Woodstock Road

OX26XW

Navigation Way

OX26XN

Brindley Close

OX27BS

Summertown

OX27HR

Banbury Road

OX27BU

Summertown

OX27XY

Summertown

OX26JH

Russell Court

OX27AX

Moreton Road

OX27AE

Woodstock Road

OX27NE

Woodstock Road

OX27AA

Banbury Road

OX27HQ

Banbury Road

OX26RL

Kingston Road

OX26SR

Bardwell Road

OX26TF

Frenchay Road

OX26TQ

Stone Meadow

OX26UY

Garford Road

OX27BJ

Cunliffe Close

OX27DY

Mogridge Drive

OX27HG

Summertown

OX27AD

Woodstock Road

OX27AL

Lathbury Road

OX27BN

Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX27JN

South Parade

OX27NN

Oakthorpe Road

OX27HS

Summertown

OX26SU

Bardwell Road

OX27PH

St Margaret's Road

OX26JX

Banbury Road

OX27AT

Lathbury Road

OX27AZ

Beech Croft Road

OX27NB

Woodstock Road

OX26JR

Summertown

OX26XJ

Staverton Road

OX27BH

Bainton Road

OX27NH

Woodstock Road

OX26ST

Bardwell Road

OX27NA

Woodstock Road

OX26JU

Banbury Road

OX27AB

Woodstock Road

OX27DB

Ewert Place

OX26UH

Linton Road

OX27BD

Oakthorpe Road

OX27EA

Marston Ferry Road

OX27HT

Summertown

OX27NZ

East Street

OX27PA

Summertown

OX26TN

Polstead Road

OX26UT

Charlbury Road

OX27AH

Bainton Road

OX27BT

Banbury Road

OX27LJ

South Parade

OX26UU

Charlbury Road

OX27AF

Bainton Road

OX27BA

Thorncliffe Road

OX27NF

Woodstock Road

OX26TP

Aristotle Lane

OX27DR

Lark Hill

Data Sources

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