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Summertown

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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 low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8% 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. The median sale price in Summertown is £775,000 (around £649 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £387,500 and £1,100,000. There are 3 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
54
Deprivation level
1/10
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
16.74(-47%)
Other theft
9.98(+78%)
Public order
6.91(+14%)
Bicycle theft
6.76(+745%)
Shoplifting
5.07(-36%)
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

Median price: £775,000
Price per sq ft: £649
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £388K – £1.1M

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 (about £649 per square foot) in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £6,100,000.

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
Detached6£2,500,000£975
Semi-Detached14£1,015,000£849
Terraced11£950,000£700
Flats34£403,750£573

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£1,275,000£420,000£950,000£987,500
2017£1,600,000£450,000£1,288,500£980,000
2018£3,250,000£402,500£1,300,000£905,000
2019£1,500,000£408,000£1,800,000£1,035,000
2020£2,975,000£435,000£1,937,500£875,000
2021£1,875,000£430,000£1,738,000£928,450
2022£1,987,500£435,500£2,092,500£1,105,000
2023£3,400,000£414,000£1,650,000£915,000
2024£3,275,000£473,500£1,771,250£1,000,000
2025£2,482,500£445,000£1,395,000£945,000
2026£1,800,000£385,000£1,100,000£755,000
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£871£657£635£570
2017£668£581£712£732
2018£938£572£661£652
2019£754£580£726£648
2020£939£551£795£676
2021£873£610£752£701
2022£952£616£890£760
2023£947£597£787£664
2024£1,021£584£855£677
2025£987£620£847£740
2026£939£550£736£728
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Summertown ward.

Local councillors

Katherine Sarah Miles

Summertown - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats