Postcode OX4 1RW 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 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 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manzil Way Gardens.
East Central Oxford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,961 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
East Central Oxford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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 1RW.
East Central Oxford near OX4 1RW 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 1RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 12, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 1, Stonemason House, 145 - 146, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RL | Other | Freehold | £6,666,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 8, Ridgefield Road, Oxford, OX4 3BS | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 286, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UR | Other | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 131, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 |
In the OX4 1RW postcode area, located within East Central Oxford, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Comper Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | East Oxford Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Larkrise Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX4 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wasim's Regency | 157 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RN | Walking directions to Wasim's Regency |
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.1 mi | Atif Superstore | 256 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH | Walking directions to Atif Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Erdem Food Centre | Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH | Walking directions to Erdem Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Noor Halal Convenience Store | Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RG | Walking directions to Noor Halal Convenience Store |
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 1RW, 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 1RW 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OX4 1RW 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 11 schools close to OX4 1RW, including Comper Nursery School (Good), East Oxford Primary School (Good) and Larkrise Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OX4 1RW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,961 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 1RW 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).