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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

OX27XH

Marston Ferry Road

OX27AP

Summertown

OX26TU

Hayfield Road

OX26XA

Belbroughton Road

OX27HH

Ewert Place

OX26HP

St Margaret's Road

OX27EL

Mayfield Road

OX26GQ

Bardwell Road

OX27NJ

Woodstock Road

OX27AN

Banbury Road

OX27BL

Cunliffe Close

OX26XP

Burgess Mead

OX27AQ

Bainton Road

OX27AY

Beech Croft Road

OX26AB

Navigation Way

OX26JT

Banbury Road

OX27BB

Thorncliffe Road

OX27BW

Elizabeth Jennings Way

OX27BP

Banbury Road

OX27DX

Banbury Road

OX26PZ

Complins Close

OX27BX

Summertown

OX27DJ

Rackham Place

OX27EE

Marston Ferry Road

OX27HN

Banbury Road

OX27EG

Summertown

OX27DT

Ferry Pool Road

OX26SY

Chadlington Road

OX26TH

Chalfont Road

OX27JL

South Parade

OX27NL

Clear Water Place

OX27XB

Summerfield Road

OX26TG

Frenchay Road

OX26TL

Chalfont Road

OX27NG

Woodstock Road

OX26PX

Coxs Ground

OX27UP

Oakthorpe Road

OX26UL

Linton Road

OX26UW

Northmoor Road

OX26XH

Staverton Road

OX27AW

Banbury Road

OX26LA

Banbury Road

OX26LQ

Banbury Road

OX26UJ

Linton Road

OX27DE

Summertown

OX27EQ

Diamond Cottages

OX27AG

Bainton Road

OX27NQ

Woodstock Road

OX27BE

Oakthorpe Road

Data Sources

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