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OX1 1SN

Shirelake Close

Hinksey Park

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Overview

Postcode OX1 1SN is located in an urban city, within the Hinksey Park ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Grandpont & New Hinksey area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grandpont & New Hinksey is £62,957 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christ Church Meadow.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Grandpont & New Hinksey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Grandpont & New Hinksey has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Grandpont & New Hinksey is £62,957 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from OX1 1SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Grandpont & New Hinksey near OX1 1SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX1 1SN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Oxford

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX1 1SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChrist Church MeadowLargeWalking directions to Christ Church Meadow
0.2 miGrandpont Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Grandpont Nature Park
0.5 miHinksey ParkMediumWalking directions to Hinksey Park

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
9,190.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.36(-1%)
Other theft
13.07(+133%)
Bicycle theft
11.32(+1315%)
Public order
9.58(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.71(+35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
56.39%
Other White
53
23.35%
Chinese
11
4.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
3.08%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
81.86%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.35%
No qualifications
8
3.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.94%
Apprenticeship
3
1.47%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
45.22%
Owns outright
35
30.43%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.13%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Hinksey Park

Median price£480,000
Price per sq ft£550
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £672K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £550 per square foot) in Hinksey Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hinksey Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced34£646,500£582
Semi-Detached11£475,000£516
Detached3£445,000£521
Flats22£336,250£602

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hinksey Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hinksey Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£340,299£535,000
2017£529,500£365,000£438,750£463,500
2018£560,000£320,000£403,000£492,500
2019£820,000£330,000£397,500£525,000
2020£405,000£325,000£475,000£522,500
2021£599,000£307,500£518,750£599,500
2022£770,000£387,500£564,000£507,000
2023£780,000£360,000£450,000£675,000
2024£746,250£371,000£485,000£585,000
2025£443,750£322,500£490,000£615,000
2026£349,500£475,000£635,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hinksey Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hinksey Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£527£378£506
2017£404£543£451£460
2018£437£532£473£490
2019£565£515£452£522
2020£684£518£453£489
2021£564£465£509£549
2022£686£598£536£550
2023£653£591£484£586
2024£574£589£557£556
2025£521£557£521£546
2026£561£501£596
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hinksey Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hinksey Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 1SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 1SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 20258, Shirelake Close, Oxford, OX1 1SNFlatsLeasehold£420,000
19 Jun 20258, Shirelake Close, Oxford, OX1 1SNFlatsLeasehold£420,000
04 Mar 202680, Thames Street, Oxford, OX1 1SUTerracedFreehold£715,000
11 Nov 202578, Thames Street, Oxford, OX1 1SUTerracedFreehold£610,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 14, Folly Bridge Court, Shirelake Close, Oxford, OX1 1SWFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the OX1 1SN postcode area, located within Grandpont & New Hinksey, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX1 1SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOxford Media & Business SchoolMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableChrist Church Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX1 1SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX1 1SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express75 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury'sWestgate, Oxford, OX1 1PAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miM&S FoodhallQueen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ABWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miLondis86 Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PLWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local117-119 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,705
Band B£1,989
Band C£2,273
Band D£2,557
Band E£3,125
Band F£3,694
Band G£4,262
Band H£5,114

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 1SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Siobhan Ann Lancaster

Hinksey Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Anneliese Dodds

Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford EastE14001419
WardHinksey ParkE05013105
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grandpont & New HinkseyE02005951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 012DE01028544
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX1 1SN

Is OX1 1SN (Grandpont & New Hinksey) safe?

The area around OX1 1SN records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OX1 1SN?

The median sale price around OX1 1SN in Grandpont & New Hinksey is £480,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX1 1SN?

There are 18 schools close to OX1 1SN, including Oxford Media & Business School, St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and Christ Church Cathedral School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX1 1SN?

The closest station to OX1 1SN is Oxford, about 1,145 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX1 1SN?

OX1 1SN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX1 1SN (Grandpont & New Hinksey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX1 1SN is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Siobhan Ann Lancaster (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.