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OX1 3PG

Keble Road

Holywell

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Detailed insights for OX1 3PG

Overview

Postcode OX1 3PG is located in an urban city, within the Holywell ward 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 nearest station is Oxford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is University Parks.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Oxford Central has a very 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.

Crime level

10/10

Oxford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from OX1 3PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxford Central near OX1 3PG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX1 3PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Oxford

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX1 3PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUniversity ParksLargeWalking directions to University Parks
0.2 miWellington Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Wellington Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
1,661
Population density
9,342 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.76(+104%)
Shoplifting
38.09(+377%)
Other theft
24.35(+334%)
Public order
22.33(+268%)
Theft from the person
20.31(+3806%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
920
55.39%
Other White
288
17.34%
Chinese
95
5.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
3.49%
Indian
57
3.43%
Total population: 1,661

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
929
56.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
673
40.96%
Other
20
1.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
0.79%
No qualifications
6
0.37%
Total 16+ residents: 1,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
29
29.59%
Owns outright
28
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
26.53%
Other social rented
7
7.14%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.08%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Holywell

No price data available for Holywell.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

No property type breakdown available.

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.
Year
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.
Year
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

No property type breakdown available.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 3PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 3PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202634, St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LDTerracedFreehold£2,125,000
12 Mar 202650, St John Street, Oxford, OX1 2LQTerracedFreehold£2,260,000
20 Jun 20259, Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PSFlatsFreehold£7,500,000
11 Mar 202518, Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AEOtherLeasehold£25,000

Schools

In the OX1 3PG postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX1 3PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of OxfordHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableNew College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Eckersley School of EnglishMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX1 3PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX1 3PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food123 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressMagdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTuck Shop24 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SBWalking directions to Tuck Shop
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalMagdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miEast West Provisions61a Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJWalking directions to East West Provisions

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 3PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alfie Davis

Holywell - 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
WardHolywellE05013106
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxford CentralE02005947
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 008AE01028521
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX1 3PG

Is OX1 3PG (Oxford Central) safe?

The area around OX1 3PG 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.

What schools are near OX1 3PG?

There are 17 schools close to OX1 3PG, including University of Oxford, New College School and The Eckersley School of English. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX1 3PG?

The closest station to OX1 3PG is Oxford, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX1 3PG?

OX1 3PG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX1 3PG (Oxford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX1 3PG is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alfie Davis (Green 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.