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OX1 4ER

King Edward Street

Holywell

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Detailed insights for OX1 4ER

Overview

Postcode OX1 4ER 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christ Church Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% 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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from OX1 4ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxford Central near OX1 4ER 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 4ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Oxford

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX1 4ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChrist Church MeadowLargeWalking directions to Christ Church Meadow
0.4 miParadise Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Paradise Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
3,981
Population density
3,145.3 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
2,306
57.95%
Other White
606
15.23%
Chinese
253
6.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
152
3.82%
Indian
148
3.72%
Total population: 3,979

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,915
73.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
931
23.58%
Other
35
0.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
0.81%
No qualifications
26
0.66%
Total 16+ residents: 3,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
37
57.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
28.12%
Other social rented
4
6.25%
Social rents from council
3
4.69%
Owns outright
2
3.12%
Total households: 64

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 4ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX1 4ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202565, Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HYOtherFreehold£4,500,000
24 Feb 2026Carfax Cafe, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ETOtherFreehold£900,000
16 Dec 202543A, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ETOtherFreehold£6,000,000

Schools

In the OX1 4ER postcode area, located within Oxford Central, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX1 4ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableOxford Sixth Form CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableChrist Church Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableOxford Media & Business SchoolMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX1 4ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX1 4ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local117-119 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSeoul Plaza18-19 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EYWalking directions to Seoul Plaza
0.2 miHoney's of the High49 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4APWalking directions to Honey's of the High
0.2 miM&S FoodhallQueen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ABWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miTuck Shop24 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SBWalking directions to Tuck Shop

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 4ER, 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 4ER

Is OX1 4ER (Oxford Central) safe?

The area around OX1 4ER 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 4ER?

There are 19 schools close to OX1 4ER, including Oxford Sixth Form College, Christ Church Cathedral School and Oxford Media & Business School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OX1 4ER?

The closest station to OX1 4ER is Oxford, about 1,124 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX1 4ER?

OX1 4ER 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 4ER (Oxford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX1 4ER 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.