Moving to Oxford
Your data-led guide to relocating to Oxford
Oxford at a glance
Local authority (Oxford)155,000
Population
£455k
Median home price
+63% vs national
9,132
Sales (last 5y)
93
Schools
87% Good/Outstanding (of 30 rated)
668
Transport stops
7.8/10
Avg deprivation decile
less deprived than the English average
Aggregated across 5 postcode districts in Oxford. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Oxford
Local authority (Oxford)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £722,488 | 1,518 | +£310k |
| Semi-detached | £476,353 | 2,863 | +£216k |
| Terraced | £471,343 | 2,526 | +£252k |
| Flat | £305,339 | 2,225 | +£75k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Oxford
Postcode districts in Oxford with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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