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OX1 1JU

The Hamel

Osney & St Thomas

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Detailed insights for OX1 1JU

Overview

Postcode OX1 1JU is located in an urban city, within the Osney & St Thomas area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxford Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 236.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year. The median sale price in Osney & St Thomas is £455,000 (around £615 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £379,000 and £550,000. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grandpont Nature Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
236
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
51%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Oxford Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,697 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Oxford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51%

Approximately 51.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from OX1 1JU.

Flood risk

Low

Oxford Central near OX1 1JU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX1 1JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Oxford

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX1 1JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrandpont Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Grandpont Nature Park
0.3 miOxpens MeadowMediumWalking directions to Oxpens Meadow
0.5 miWellington Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Wellington Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
22,643.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.51(+217%)
Shoplifting
68.55(+759%)
Other theft
32.69(+483%)
Public order
24.88(+310%)
Bicycle theft
16.83(+2004%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
44.67%
Other White
23
11.68%
Chinese
18
9.14%
Other Asian
15
7.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
5.08%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
46.75%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.34%
No qualifications
26
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
7.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.73%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
45.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
35.58%
Social rents from council
6
5.77%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.81%
Owns outright
4
3.85%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Osney & St Thomas

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £615
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £379K – £550K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £615 per square foot) in Osney & St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Osney & St Thomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£589,800£552
Terraced25£495,000£649
Flats31£395,000£630

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Osney & St Thomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osney & St Thomas.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£440,000£465,000
2017£400,000£616,000£528,750
2018£380,000£550,000£580,000
2019£345,000£465,000£535,000
2020£388,000£505,000£513,000
2021£390,000£477,500£545,250
2022£390,000£532,400£600,000
2023£375,000£447,000£595,000
2024£427,500£618,250£625,000
2025£385,000£589,800£521,500
2026£391,500£560,000£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osney & St Thomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osney & St Thomas.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575£487£511
2017£630£517£506
2018£679£542£527
2019£552£455£561
2020£560£496£518
2021£553£533£523
2022£577£552£553
2023£589£458£619
2024£624£648£593
2025£616£562£579
2026£595£541£689
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osney & St Thomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Osney & St Thomas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 1JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 1JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Flat 60, The Lion Brewery, St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£430,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 27, The Lion Brewery, St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£645,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 43, The Lion Brewery, St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£495,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 42, The Lion Brewery, St Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JEFlatsLeasehold£1,525,000
24 Feb 2026Apartment 98, Empress Court, Woodins Way, Oxford, OX1 1HGFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the OX1 1JU postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX1 1JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableCherwell College OxfordOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableChrist Church Cathedral SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryWest Oxford Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX1 1JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX1 1JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalPark End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miOxford Shop42 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQWalking directions to Oxford Shop
0.2 miCastle News11 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LTWalking directions to Castle News
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodPark End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miSainsbury'sWestgate, Oxford, OX1 1PAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX1 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lois Knight Muddiman

Osney & St Thomas - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Layla Moran

Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford West and AbingdonE14001420
WardOsney & St ThomasE05013111
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxford CentralE02005947
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 008BE01028522
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX1 1JU

Is OX1 1JU (Oxford Central) safe?

The area around OX1 1JU records about 236 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near OX1 1JU?

The median sale price around OX1 1JU in Osney & St Thomas is £455,000 (about £615 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX1 1JU?

There are 9 schools close to OX1 1JU, including Cherwell College Oxford, Christ Church Cathedral School and West Oxford Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX1 1JU?

The closest station to OX1 1JU is Oxford, about 393 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX1 1JU?

OX1 1JU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX1 1JU (Oxford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX1 1JU is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lois Knight Muddiman (Green Party).