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OX33 1QE

Fairfax Gate

Wheatley

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Detailed insights for OX33 1QE

Overview

Postcode OX33 1QE is located in an urban city, within the Wheatley area of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Beckley & Horspath area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckley & Horspath is £62,919 per year. The median sale price in Wheatley is £398,000 (around £468 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,500 and £553,750. The nearest station is Oxford, about 6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Beckley & Horspath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,213 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Beckley & Horspath has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Beckley & Horspath is £62,919 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from OX33 1QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckley & Horspath near OX33 1QE 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 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX33 1QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHolton ParkLargeWalking directions to Holton Park
0.2 miWheatley Campus GroundsMediumWalking directions to Wheatley Campus Grounds

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
3,512 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.13(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-27%)
Other theft
4.02(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.35(-73%)
Public order
3.35(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
78.57%
Other White
26
8.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.17%
Indian
6
1.86%
Caribbean
5
1.55%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
40.4%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.2%
No qualifications
28
11.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
30.37%
Other social rented
28
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.74%
Owns outright
24
17.78%
Shared ownership
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Wheatley

Median price: £398,000
Price per sq ft: £468
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £323K – £554K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £398,000 (about £468 per square foot) in Wheatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wheatley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£675,000£485
Semi-Detached14£401,000£472
Terraced8£345,000£481
Flats5£230,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wheatley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wheatley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£228,000£350,000£313,500
2017£504,000£240,000£365,000£338,000
2018£517,500£250,000£377,500£330,000
2019£431,250£202,500£406,500£368,000
2020£485,000£399,950£387,500£315,000
2021£544,400£245,000£445,000£347,500
2022£620,000£245,000£425,000£375,000
2023£590,000£250,000£425,000£354,500
2024£575,000£242,500£442,000£305,000
2025£650,000£224,000£415,000£387,500
2026£582,500£315,000£386,000£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wheatley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wheatley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£361£421£393£358
2017£388£393£401£359
2018£376£437£421£374
2019£390£418£403£397
2020£410£436£418£375
2021£422£414£404£411
2022£468£424£411£399
2023£423£437£494£405
2024£487£436£461£409
2025£470£437£490£421
2026£417£418£476£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wheatley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX33 1QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX33 1QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202615, Fairfax Gate, Oxford, OX33 1QETerracedFreehold£320,000
22 May 202625, Fairfax Gate, Oxford, OX33 1QETerracedFreehold£325,000
10 Dec 20256, Fairfax Gate, Oxford, OX33 1QESemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
02 Oct 202516, Fairfax Gate, Oxford, OX33 1QESemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
29 Aug 202528, Fairfax Gate, Oxford, OX33 1QESemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the OX33 1QE postcode area, located within Beckley & Horspath, there are 1 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 OX33 1QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryWheatley Park SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miNurseryWheatley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWheatley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX33 1QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX33 1QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWheatley's Local66 High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1XPWalking directions to Wheatley's Local
0.4 miYour Coop FoodStation Road, Wheatley, OX33 1STWalking directions to Your Coop Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,732
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,309
Band D£2,598
Band E£3,175
Band F£3,752
Band G£4,329
Band H£5,195

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 OX33 1QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Douglas Ramsdale

Wheatley - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Freddie van Mierlo

Henley and Thame - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouth OxfordshireE07000179
Parliamentary ConstituencyHenley and ThameE14001280
WardWheatleyE05011711
ParishWheatleyE04012500
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beckley & HorspathE02005959
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 002BE01028639
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX33 1QE

Is OX33 1QE (Beckley & Horspath) safe?

The area around OX33 1QE records about 47 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near OX33 1QE?

The median sale price around OX33 1QE in Wheatley is £398,000 (about £468 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX33 1QE?

There are 3 schools close to OX33 1QE, including Wheatley Park School (Good), Wheatley Nursery School (Good) and Wheatley Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX33 1QE?

OX33 1QE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX33 1QE (Beckley & Horspath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame covering OX33 1QE is Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Douglas Ramsdale (Liberal Democrats).