Postcode OX4 1SJ 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 average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Townsend Square.
East Central Oxford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,163 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
East Central Oxford has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from OX4 1SJ.
East Central Oxford near OX4 1SJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Townsend Square | Small | Walking directions to Townsend Square |
| 0.4 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 1SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 7, Harold Hicks Place, Oxford, OX4 3DS | Terraced | Freehold | £442,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 214, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,938,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 230, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,100,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 256, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, 61, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RH | Flats | Leasehold | £305,550 |
In the OX4 1SJ postcode area, located within East Central Oxford, there are 5 primary and 2 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 | St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Comper Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.3 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 1SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Duhok News | 293 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AQ | Walking directions to Duhok News |
| 0.1 mi | Magdalen Stores | 37 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RB | Walking directions to Magdalen Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Noor Halal Convenience Store | Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RG | Walking directions to Noor Halal Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Donnington Post Office | Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AG | Walking directions to Donnington Post Office |
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 1SJ, 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 1SJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, bicycle theft and other theft.
The median sale price around OX4 1SJ 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 10 schools close to OX4 1SJ, including St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School (Good), Comper Nursery School (Good) and Larkrise Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OX4 1SJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,163 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 1SJ 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).