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OX4 6DJ

Overmead Green

Northfield Brook

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Overview

Postcode OX4 6DJ is located in an urban city, within the Northfield Brook area of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Greater Leys area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greater Leys is £49,929 per year. The median sale price in Northfield Brook is £312,500 (around £394 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £349,750. The nearest station is Radley, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackbird Leys Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
66.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Greater Leys has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,138 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greater Leys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.1%

Approximately 66.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Greater Leys is £49,929 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX4 6DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greater Leys near OX4 6DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radley located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX4 6DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlackbird Leys ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackbird Leys Park
0.5 miGillians ParkLargeWalking directions to Gillians Park
0.2 miFry's Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Fry's Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
13,278 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.12(+184%)
Public order
22.7(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.02(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.01(+55%)
Other theft
8.68(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
50.16%
African
31
9.84%
Other White
26
8.25%
Other Asian
22
6.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.4%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
26.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
18.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
73
63.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.43%
Owns outright
11
9.57%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.57%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Northfield Brook

Median price: £312,500
Price per sq ft: £394
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £350K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £394 per square foot) in Northfield Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,200 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£344,000£400
Terraced13£315,000£394
Flats3£175,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield Brook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,000£275,000£290,000
2017£225,000£287,500£277,000
2018£192,500£288,500£269,000
2019£242,500£281,000£272,000
2020£219,500£298,750£270,000
2021£198,750£308,250£272,000
2022£245,000£329,250£310,000
2023£180,000£336,500£312,575
2024£221,000£330,500£317,500
2025£200,000£316,000£315,000
2026£205,000£348,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£394£361
2017£446£391£412
2018£363£377£380
2019£417£411£401
2020£421£407£362
2021£302£404£418
2022£419£451£408
2023£380£465£431
2024£396£452£457
2025£476£423£447
2026£405£390£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Brook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield Brook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202520, Birchfield Close, Oxford, OX4 6DLTerracedFreehold£356,000
01 Jul 202511, Knights Road, Oxford, OX4 6HUOtherLeasehold£1,000
27 Nov 202537, Merlin Road, Oxford, OX4 6EPOtherFreehold£380,000
12 Mar 202653, Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
07 Jan 20261, Kestrel Crescent, Oxford, OX4 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the OX4 6DJ postcode area, located within Greater Leys, there are 6 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 OX4 6DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryOrchard Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miPrimaryWindale Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, LittlemoreAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX4 6DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX4 6DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local102-104 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miRegion To Season98 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HSWalking directions to Region To Season
0.3 miSparDunnock Way, Oxford, OX4 7EXWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miOxford Supermarket170 Pegasus Road, Oxford, OX4 6JQWalking directions to Oxford Supermarket
0.4 miMorrisons Daily69 Balfour Road, Oxford, OX4 6AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Oxford district.

Band A£1,786
Band B£2,083
Band C£2,381
Band D£2,678
Band E£3,274
Band F£3,869
Band G£4,464
Band H£5,357

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 6DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trish Elphinstone

Northfield Brook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardNorthfield BrookE05013110
ParishBlackbird LeysE04008096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greater LeysE02005957
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 018BE01028568
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX4 6DJ

Is OX4 6DJ (Greater Leys) safe?

The area around OX4 6DJ records about 152 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.

What is the average house price near OX4 6DJ?

The median sale price around OX4 6DJ in Northfield Brook is £312,500 (about £394 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX4 6DJ?

There are 8 schools close to OX4 6DJ, including Orchard Meadow Primary School (Good), Windale Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OX4 6DJ?

OX4 6DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX4 6DJ (Greater Leys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 6DJ is Anneliese Dodds (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trish Elphinstone (Labour and Co-operative Party).