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OX2 7SP

Islip Road

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

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Detailed insights for OX2 7SP

Overview

Postcode OX2 7SP is located in an urban city, within the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Summertown area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summertown is £91,935 per year. The median sale price in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead is £775,000 (around £658 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £460,000 and £1,185,000. The nearest station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Summertown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,297 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Summertown has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Summertown is £91,935 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from OX2 7SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Summertown near OX2 7SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford Parkway located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX2 7SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCutteslowe and Sunnymead ParkLargeWalking directions to Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
0.4 miCutteslowe ParkLargeWalking directions to Cutteslowe Park
0.2 miSunnymead ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnymead Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,483.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.99(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-54%)
Other theft
4.58(-18%)
Public order
4.07(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
62.26%
Other White
44
14.19%
Indian
11
3.55%
Chinese
10
3.23%
Other
9
2.9%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
55.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.84%
No qualifications
28
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.56%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
29.77%
Owns outright
33
25.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.14%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.37%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

Median price: £775,000
Price per sq ft: £658
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £460K – £1.2M

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 (about £658 per square foot) in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £4,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£1,270,000£668
Semi-Detached26£911,250£666
Terraced16£747,500£669
Flats26£347,500£574

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,262,500£300,000£1,100,000£677,500
2017£1,227,500£402,500£1,047,500£555,000
2018£1,275,000£341,000£850,000£640,000
2019£1,072,500£330,000£730,000£700,000
2020£1,370,000£337,500£841,000£618,500
2021£1,140,000£360,000£995,000£700,000
2022£1,497,500£349,500£1,305,000£690,000
2023£1,300,000£336,250£1,240,000£861,250
2024£1,137,500£420,000£1,040,000£803,500
2025£1,542,500£340,750£850,000£780,000
2026£1,270,000£340,000£830,000£795,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£641£565£609£645
2017£586£548£576£465
2018£561£538£578£581
2019£600£489£537£578
2020£673£564£591£580
2021£642£568£627£661
2022£706£509£707£631
2023£674£505£690£660
2024£765£599£700£698
2025£707£539£663£637
2026£756£573£659£666
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 7SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX2 7SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202647, Islip Road, Oxford, OX2 7SPTerracedFreehold£850,000
11 Jul 202569, Islip Road, Oxford, OX2 7SPTerracedFreehold£780,000
05 Dec 2025104, Islip Road, Oxford, OX2 7SWOtherFreehold£250,000
28 Aug 202667, Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000
14 Aug 202527, Harpes Road, Oxford, OX2 7QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000

Schools

In the OX2 7SP postcode area, located within Summertown, there are 2 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for OX2 7SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryCutteslowe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miNot applicabled'Overbroeck'sOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableSummer Fields SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX2 7SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX2 7SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOxford Convenience Store3 Kendall Crescent, Oxford, OX2 8NEWalking directions to Oxford Convenience Store
0.5 miSainsbury's Local263-265 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTesco Express263-265 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HNWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.

Band A£1,786
Band B£2,083
Band C£2,381
Band D£2,678
Band E£3,274
Band F£3,869
Band G£4,464
Band H£5,357

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 7SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laurence George Fouweather

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead - 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
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SummertownE02005941
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 002GE01032555
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX2 7SP

Is OX2 7SP (Summertown) safe?

The area around OX2 7SP records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OX2 7SP?

The median sale price around OX2 7SP in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead is £775,000 (about £658 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX2 7SP?

There are 8 schools close to OX2 7SP, including Cutteslowe Primary School (Good), d'Overbroeck's and Summer Fields School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX2 7SP?

OX2 7SP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX2 7SP (Summertown) in Parliament and on the local council?

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