Postcode OX1 1QU is located in an urban city, within the Osney & St Thomas ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxford Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Christ Church Meadow.
Oxford Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Oxford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.1% 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.
The average income per household in Oxford Central is £74,056 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from OX1 1QU.
Oxford Central near OX1 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oxford | N/A | Walking directions to Oxford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Christ Church Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Christ Church Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Grandpont Nature Park | Large | Walking directions to Grandpont Nature Park |
| 0.2 mi | Oxpens Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Oxpens Meadow |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Osney & St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £562,400 |
| Terraced | 21 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Osney & St Thomas
In the OX1 1QU postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX1 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Westgate, Oxford, OX1 1PA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food Hall | Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1AB | Walking directions to M&S Food Hall |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 75 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bonn Square News | New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 1LQ | Walking directions to Bonn Square News |
| 0.2 mi | Castle News | 11 New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LT | Walking directions to Castle News |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.