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OX4 6EF

Skylark Place

Northfield Brook

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Detailed insights for OX4 6EF

Overview

Postcode OX4 6EF is located in an urban city, within the Northfield Brook ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Blackbird Leys area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbird Leys is £46,592 per year. The nearest station is Radley, about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fry's Hill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackbird Leys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackbird Leys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.7%

Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Blackbird Leys is £46,592 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Blackbird Leys near OX4 6EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radley located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX4 6EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFry's Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Fry's Hill Park
0.4 miBalfour Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Balfour Road Park
0.4 miMistletoe GreenSmallWalking directions to Mistletoe Green

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
3,510.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.81(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.32(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.64(-22%)
Drugs
9.64(+249%)
Other theft
6.96(+24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
49.31%
Other White
59
13.59%
African
34
7.83%
Other Asian
32
7.37%
Other
21
4.84%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
24.63%
No qualifications
74
21.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
13.65%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
25.74%
Other social rented
34
25%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Owns outright
21
15.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.82%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Northfield Brook

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£429
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £358K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £429 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-Detached6£359,750£384
Terraced13£315,000£439
Flats4£190,000£396

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£460,000£325,000
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£376£389
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OX4 6EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 202612, Skylark Place, Oxford, OX4 6EFTerracedFreehold£325,000
29 Aug 20259, Nunnery Close, Oxford, OX4 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£397,500
10 Apr 202530, Knights Road, Oxford, OX4 6DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£376,000
21 Mar 20259, Monks Close, Oxford, OX4 6ESTerracedFreehold£370,000
27 Nov 202537, Merlin Road, Oxford, OX4 6EPOtherFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the OX4 6EF postcode area, located within Blackbird Leys, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OX4 6EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableOrion AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, LittlemoreAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWindale Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX4 6EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX4 6EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRegion To SeasonBlackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HSWalking directions to Region To Season
0.3 miNisa Local102-104 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miSparDunnock Way, Oxford, OX4 7EXWalking directions to Spar

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 6EF, 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)Blackbird LeysE02005956
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Oxford 017DE01028567
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about OX4 6EF

Is OX4 6EF (Blackbird Leys) safe?

The area around OX4 6EF records about 100 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.

What is the average house price near OX4 6EF?

The median sale price around OX4 6EF in Blackbird Leys is £315,000 (about £429 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX4 6EF?

There are 10 schools close to OX4 6EF, including Orion Academy, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore (Good) and Windale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OX4 6EF?

OX4 6EF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX4 6EF (Blackbird Leys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Oxford East covering OX4 6EF 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).

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.