Living in OX1, Oxford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX1 in Oxford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Oxford: £416,425, down 1.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around OX1
70 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £475,000 and a range from £183,000 to £2,150,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 9 12 LITTLEGATE STREET, OX1 1AN | flat-maisonette | £335,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 1 21 CHILSWELL ROAD, OX1 4PQ | flat-maisonette | £352,500 | 2026-05-13 |
| 8 KINETON ROAD, OX1 4PG | terraced | £635,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| 65 THE CLOISTERS PEGASUS GRANGE, OX1 4QQ | flat-maisonette | £424,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 80 THAMES STREET, OX1 1SU | terraced | £715,000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 28 WHITE HOUSE ROAD, OX1 4NA | semi-detached | £625,000 | 2026-03-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
46 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Greyfriars Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Oxford Spires Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
21 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 15 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
15 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Chandlings Prep, Cherwell College Oxford, Christ Church Cathedral School, Dragon School, Emmanuel Christian School, Headington Rye Oxford and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Oxford Brookes University, University of Oxford.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 43.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
471 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Oxford's figures.
Common questions about OX1
What is the average house price in OX1?
The average sold price in Oxford is £416,425 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX1?
Prices in Oxford are down 1.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX1?
The median of 70 recorded sales around central OX1 in the last 2 years is £475,000, ranging from £183,000 to £2,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX1?
46 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX1, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX1?
471 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX1 at risk of flooding?
Central OX1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OX1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £475,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 471 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX1 safe?
471 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OX1 or OX2, OX1 or OX4, OX1 or OX3.
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