Postcode OX1 2LF is located in an urban city, within the Carfax & Jericho ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Oxford Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.8 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Wellington Square Gardens.
Oxford Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Oxford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from OX1 2LF.
Oxford Central near OX1 2LF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wellington Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Square Gardens |
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £642,500 in Carfax & Jericho area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £389,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,336,250 |
| Terraced | 8 | £680,000 |
10 year median price trend in Carfax & Jericho
In the OX1 2LF 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 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GG Oriental Snack Shack | Gloucester Lane, Oxford, OX1 2BU | Walking directions to GG Oriental Snack Shack |
| 0.1 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 | Caspian News | 33 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AY | Walking directions to Caspian News |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Shop | 42 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ | Walking directions to Oxford Shop |
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.