Area guide · Oxford
Living in Oxford
A snapshot of life in Oxford, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Oxford is a city in Oxford, South East with a population of 169,612. The average house price is £602,910 and the overall crime rate is 97.7 per 1,000 residents.
Where Oxford ranks
Population
169,612
Avg House Price
£602,910
Crime Rate
97.7/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
419 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£37,223.5
Median Age
40.9
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Oxford's detached homes (£961,527) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£344,155).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Oxford prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£559,404 → £602,910).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £961,527 | £760,000 | 247 |
| Semi-Detached | £582,746 | £475,000 | 535 |
| Terraced | £529,046 | £450,000 | 497 |
| Flat | £344,155 | £310,000 | 363 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Oxford is 97.7 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Oxford: violent crime (31% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 42 schools (35 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 42 |
| Primary | 35 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Bayards Hill School | Primary | Good |
| Botley School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Cheney School | Secondary | Good |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cutteslowe Primary School | Primary | Good |
| East Oxford Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Greyfriars Catholic School | Secondary | Good |
| John Henry Newman Academy | Primary | Good |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Matthew Arnold School | Secondary | Good |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | Good |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Oxford Spires Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Pegasus School | Primary | Good |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Sandhills Community Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | Good |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | Primary | Good |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore | Primary | Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford | Primary | No rating available |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City | Primary | Good |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford | Primary | Good |
| The Cherwell School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| The Oxford Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| The Swan School | Secondary | Good |
| Tyndale Community School | Primary | No rating available |
| West Oxford Community Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Windale Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Wolvercote Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Wood Farm Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Oxford averages 419 Mbps — 319% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Oxford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.6% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70.7 |
| % Rated C or Above | 63.6% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,219 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 169,612 |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,223.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 45.9% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Oxford?
The average house price in Oxford is £602,910 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Oxford?
The most affordable entry point in Oxford is a flat, with an average price of £344,155.
Is Oxford a safe place to live?
Oxford has a recorded crime rate of 97.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Oxford?
Oxford has 42 schools in total, with 94.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Oxford?
Average broadband download speeds in Oxford are around 419 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.
How big is Oxford?
Oxford is a settlement in Oxford with a population of approximately 169,612.
Most compared with
How does Oxford stack up against its neighbours?
Abingdon-on-Thames
vsOxford
- House price
- £524,455 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 46.4 · 97.7
- Distance
- 5.4 mi
Benson
vsOxford
- House price
- £508,330 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 40.7 · 97.7
- Distance
- 10.7 mi
Bicester
vsOxford
- House price
- £400,967 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 63.6 · 97.7
- Distance
- 11.4 mi
Chinnor
vsOxford
- House price
- £556,618 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 40.6 · 97.7
- Distance
- 14.4 mi
Cholsey
vsOxford
- House price
- £437,338 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 40.3 · 97.7
- Distance
- 12.6 mi
Didcot
vsOxford
- House price
- £398,746 · £602,910
- Crime rate
- 40.5 · 97.7
- Distance
- 9.6 mi