Postcode OX1 2JA is located in an urban city, within the Carfax & Jericho area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxford Central area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 Carfax & Jericho is £700,000 (around £729 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £559,000 and £919,500. The nearest station is Oxford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Square Gardens.
Oxford Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,249 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Oxford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from OX1 2JA.
Oxford Central near OX1 2JA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxford | N/A | Walking directions to Oxford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wellington Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Paradise Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Square Gardens |
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 (about £729 per square foot) in Carfax & Jericho area, with individual transactions ranging from £392,000 up to £2,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £780,000 | £671 |
| Terraced | 15 | £725,000 | £765 |
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £578 |
| Flats | 2 | £396,000 | £636 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £415,000 | £1,365,000 | £882,500 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £1,065,225 | £608,000 |
| 2018 | £372,500 | £522,375 | £850,000 |
| 2019 | £353,500 | £555,000 | £632,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £740,000 | £585,500 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £667,500 | £682,500 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £1,725,000 | £692,500 |
| 2023 | £413,500 | £1,155,000 | £765,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £1,750,000 | £620,000 |
| 2025 | £372,000 | £1,336,250 | £655,000 |
| 2026 | £396,000 | £780,000 | £839,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £681 | £640 | £684 |
| 2017 | £588 | £751 | £643 |
| 2018 | £632 | £690 | £713 |
| 2019 | £593 | £521 | £675 |
| 2020 | £597 | £661 | £633 |
| 2021 | £730 | £638 | £777 |
| 2022 | £617 | £839 | £818 |
| 2023 | £656 | £838 | £738 |
| 2024 | £644 | £826 | £767 |
| 2025 | £626 | £993 | £776 |
| 2026 | £636 | £671 | £728 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | 10, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HG | Terraced | Freehold | £2,975,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 50, St John Street, Oxford, OX1 2LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £2,260,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 34, St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LD | Terraced | Freehold | £2,125,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 38, Richmond Road, Oxford, OX1 2JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 42, Richmond Road, Oxford, OX1 2JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,205,000 |
In the OX1 2JA postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | New College School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Cherwell College Oxford | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX1 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 123 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | GG Oriental Snack Shack | Gloucester Lane, Oxford, OX1 2BU | Walking directions to GG Oriental Snack Shack |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Shop | 42 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ | Walking directions to Oxford Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX1 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sushila Devi Dhall
Carfax & Jericho - Elected 7 May 2026
Layla Moran
Oxford West and Abingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX1 2JA records about 179 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.
The median sale price around OX1 2JA in Carfax & Jericho is £700,000 (about £729 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OX1 2JA, including St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (Good), New College School and Cherwell College Oxford. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OX1 2JA is Oxford, about 689 m away.
OX1 2JA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX1 2JA is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sushila Devi Dhall (Green Party).