Postcode OX4 1ET is located in an urban city, within the St Mary's area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the East Central Oxford area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Central Oxford is £63,813 per year. The median sale price in St Mary's is £650,000 (around £586 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £495,000 and £787,500. The nearest station is Oxford, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Angel and Greyhound Meadow.
East Central Oxford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,032 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
East Central Oxford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Central Oxford is £63,813 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 1ET.
East Central Oxford near OX4 1ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Angel and Greyhound Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Angel and Greyhound Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Manzil Way Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Manzil Way Gardens |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £586 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £253,000 up to £2,490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £780,000 | £657 |
| Terraced | 44 | £657,250 | £577 |
| Detached | 1 | £435,000 | £554 |
| Flats | 5 | £330,000 | £692 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £725,000 | £627,500 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £777,500 | £535,000 |
| 2018 | £291,250 | £655,000 | £533,750 |
| 2019 | £273,000 | £670,000 | £574,000 |
| 2020 | £281,250 | £625,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £317,000 | £775,000 | £577,500 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £605,000 | £625,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £747,500 | £717,500 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £640,000 | £678,825 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £771,000 | £672,500 |
| 2026 | £317,775 | £1,079,000 | £650,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £517 | £518 | £484 |
| 2017 | £492 | £509 | £535 |
| 2018 | £569 | £487 | £550 |
| 2019 | £650 | £599 | £489 |
| 2020 | £533 | £528 | £496 |
| 2021 | £507 | £604 | £537 |
| 2022 | £643 | £558 | £568 |
| 2023 | £537 | £618 | £586 |
| 2024 | £533 | £635 | £602 |
| 2025 | £608 | £565 | £588 |
| 2026 | £589 | £698 | £579 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 1ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 22, James Street, Oxford, OX4 1ET | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 51, James Street, Oxford, OX4 1EU | Terraced | Freehold | £727,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 58, James Street, Oxford, OX4 1EU | Terraced | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 22, Hurst Street, Oxford, OX4 1HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 63, St Marys Road, Oxford, OX4 1PZ | Other | Freehold | £950,000 |
In the OX4 1ET postcode area, located within East Central Oxford, there are 7 primary and 3 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | East Oxford Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Magdalen College School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Oxford International College | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX4 1ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Souya Supermarket | Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE | Walking directions to Souya Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Khalifa Supermarket | 120 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE | Walking directions to Khalifa Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Eastern & Continental | Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JJ | Walking directions to Eastern & Continental |
| 0.1 mi | GG Oriental Snackshack | 156 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE | Walking directions to GG Oriental Snackshack |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OX4 1ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr
St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Dodds
Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OX4 1ET records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around OX4 1ET in St Mary's is £650,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OX4 1ET, including East Oxford Primary School (Good), Magdalen College School and Oxford International College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OX4 1ET scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 1ET is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr (Green Party).