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OX2 7DR

Lark Hill

Summertown

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Overview

Postcode OX2 7DR is located in an urban city, within the Summertown ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the North Central Oxford area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central Oxford is £90,400 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mrs Chu's Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
40.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

North Central Oxford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

North Central Oxford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.7%

Approximately 40.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in North Central Oxford is £90,400 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from OX2 7DR.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central Oxford near OX2 7DR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX2 7DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMrs Chu's ParkSmallWalking directions to Mrs Chu's Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
13,131.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.87(-63%)
Bicycle theft
4.5(+463%)
Other theft
3.27(-42%)
Public order
2.05(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.64(-87%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
57.38%
Other White
43
18.14%
Chinese
20
8.44%
Other Asian
6
2.53%
Other
6
2.53%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
53.06%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.2%
No qualifications
19
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
39.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Owns outright
18
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.96%
Shared ownership
10
9.26%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Summertown

Median price£777,500
Price per sq ft£662
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £1.1M

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £777,500 (about £662 per square foot) in Summertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £6,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Summertown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£1,637,500£698
Semi-Detached16£1,146,800£841
Terraced15£925,000£733
Flats31£437,500£629

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Summertown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Summertown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,275,000£375,000£950,000£1,193,750
2017£1,600,000£450,000£1,288,500£980,000
2018£3,250,000£402,500£1,300,000£905,000
2019£1,500,000£408,000£1,800,000£1,035,000
2020£2,975,000£435,000£1,937,500£875,000
2021£1,875,000£430,000£1,738,000£928,450
2022£1,987,500£435,500£2,092,500£1,105,000
2023£3,400,000£414,000£1,650,000£915,000
2024£3,275,000£473,500£1,771,250£1,000,000
2025£2,040,000£445,000£1,395,000£940,000
2026£1,275,000£517,500£930,000£560,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Summertown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Summertown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£871£657£635£753
2017£668£581£712£732
2018£938£572£661£652
2019£754£580£726£648
2020£939£551£795£676
2021£873£610£752£701
2022£952£616£890£760
2023£947£597£787£664
2024£1,021£584£855£677
2025£889£623£847£745
2026£366£532£604£733
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Summertown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Summertown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 7DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 7DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20259, Lark Hill, Oxford, OX2 7DRTerracedFreehold£715,000
01 Sept 202546, Lark Hill, Oxford, OX2 7DRTerracedFreehold£890,000
16 May 202526, Lark Hill, Oxford, OX2 7DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£997,600
13 Feb 202639, Rackham Place, Oxford, OX2 7DJFlatsLeasehold£310,000
21 Jul 202537, Rackham Place, Oxford, OX2 7DJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£297,000

Schools

In the OX2 7DR postcode area, located within North Central Oxford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX2 7DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Edward's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableNorthern House AcademyAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Clare's, OxfordOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX2 7DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX2 7DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLa Cumatru229 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HQWalking directions to La Cumatru
0.4 miCOOK237 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HNWalking directions to COOK
0.4 miMarks & Spencer FoodOxford, OX2 7DEWalking directions to Marks & Spencer Food
0.4 miTesco Express263-265 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local263-265 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HNWalking 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 OX2 7DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Katherine Sarah Miles

Summertown - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardSummertownE05013116
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Central OxfordE02005942
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 003CE01028584
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2004-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OX2 7DR

Is OX2 7DR (North Central Oxford) safe?

The area around OX2 7DR records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and bicycle theft.

What is the average house price near OX2 7DR?

The median sale price around OX2 7DR in North Central Oxford is £777,500 (about £662 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX2 7DR?

There are 13 schools close to OX2 7DR, including St Edward's School, Northern House Academy and St Clare's, Oxford. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX2 7DR?

OX2 7DR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,436 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX2 7DR (North Central Oxford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon covering OX2 7DR is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Katherine Sarah Miles (Liberal Democrats).

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.