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OX4 1PN

St Marys Road

St Mary's

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Overview

Postcode OX4 1PN is located in an urban city, within the St Mary's ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the East Central Oxford area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Central Oxford is £63,813 per year. The nearest station is Oxford, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

East Central Oxford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

East Central Oxford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.1%

Approximately 54.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in East Central Oxford is £63,813 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 1PN.

Flood risk

No risk

East Central Oxford near OX4 1PN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX4 1PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.4 miAngel and Greyhound MeadowLargeWalking directions to Angel and Greyhound Meadow
0.2 miManzil Way GardensSmallWalking directions to Manzil Way Gardens

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
14,033.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.86(+82%)
Public order
18.05(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.45(+34%)
Other theft
13.8(+146%)
Bicycle theft
12.21(+1426%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
52.57%
Other White
39
11.78%
Pakistani
31
9.37%
Bangladeshi
18
5.44%
African
16
4.83%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.43%
Level 3 (A level)
77
27.4%
No qualifications
45
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.05%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
45.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.08%
Social rents from council
11
8.27%
Owns outright
10
7.52%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in St Mary's

Median price£657,000
Price per sq ft£585
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £785K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £657,000 (about £585 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£777,500£537
Terraced31£680,000£585
Detached1£435,000£554
Flats7£330,000£688

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£725,000£620,000
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£665,000
2026£330,000£780,000£657,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517£518£487
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£591
2026£692£589£597
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 1PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 1PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202572, St Marys Road, Oxford, OX4 1QBTerracedFreehold£550,000
20 Feb 202658, James Street, Oxford, OX4 1EUTerracedFreehold£625,000
05 Feb 202511, Hurst Street, Oxford, OX4 1EZTerracedFreehold£775,000
26 Feb 20266, Crown Street, Oxford, OX4 1QGTerracedFreehold£657,500
03 Oct 202522, Hurst Street, Oxford, OX4 1HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£775,000

Schools

In the OX4 1PN postcode area, located within East Central Oxford, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX4 1PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEast Oxford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOxford International CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMagdalen College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 1PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX4 1PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEastern & ContinentalCowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JJWalking directions to Eastern & Continental
0.1 miGG Oriental Snackshack156 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UEWalking directions to GG Oriental Snackshack
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSouya SupermarketCowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JEWalking directions to Souya Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express159-161 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UTWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 OX4 1PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr

St Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Anneliese Dodds

Oxford East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictOxfordE07000178
Parliamentary ConstituencyOxford EastE14001419
WardSt Mary'sE05013115
ParishOxford, unparished areaE43000128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Central OxfordE02005950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 011FE01028587
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OX4 1PN

Is OX4 1PN (East Central Oxford) safe?

The area around OX4 1PN records about 142 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, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near OX4 1PN?

The median sale price around OX4 1PN in East Central Oxford is £657,000 (about £585 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX4 1PN?

There are 19 schools close to OX4 1PN, including East Oxford Primary School (Good), Oxford International College (Good) and Magdalen College School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX4 1PN?

OX4 1PN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX4 1PN (East Central Oxford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 1PN 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).

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.