Living in OX2, Oxford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX2 in Oxford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central OX2 sold at a median of £875,000 across 82 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Oxford are down 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 29 schools within about 3 miles, 71% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of OX2 is in flood zone 3 (high probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Oxford pays £2,678 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 85 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Oxford: £471,667, down 2.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in OX2 →
See where OX2 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Oxford: £2,678 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare OX2 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for OX2 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around OX2
82 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £875,000 and a range from £300,000 to £3,000,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Longworth Road, OX2 6RA | Terraced | £1,400,000 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 55 Kingston Road, OX2 6RH | Terraced | £967,000 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 33 The Villas, OX2 6QY | Detached | £820,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 99 Plater Drive, OX2 6QU | Terraced | £675,000 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 81 Plater Drive, OX2 6QU | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Tackley Place, OX2 6RR | Semi-detached | £2,250,000 | 20 Apr 2026 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi away | no figure |
| West Oxford Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi away | no figure |
| Wolvercote Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | 0.72 mi 2026/27 |
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | 0.98 mi 2026/27 |
| The Swan School | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
Schools in OX2 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School | Primary | 0.72 mi | 2026/27 |
12 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Cherwell College Oxford, Christ Church Cathedral School, Dragon School, Magdalen College School, New College School, Oxford High School GDST and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near OX2, with ages and admissions →
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
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: 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 | 46.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 6.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How OX2 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: white residents, down 11.6 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of OX2 (E01028548, 1,963 residents in 2021, up 14.9% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: white residents, down 11.6 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52.5% | 52.1% | -0.4 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 34.5% | 30.6% | -3.9 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 10.9% | 16.6% | +5.7 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 14.8% | 18.5% | +3.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 12.0% | 13.7% | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 59.1% | 65.8% | +6.7 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 28.0% | 34.9% | +6.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 88.8% | 86.9% | -1.9 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 85.0% | 73.4% | -11.6 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
85 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX2 in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Oxford's figures.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of OX2. The nearest, Observatory Medical Practice, has 11,799 registered patients and 1,838 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory Medical Practice | 0.7 mi | 11,799 | 1,838 |
| Jericho Health Centre | 0.7 mi | 11,219 | 2,092 |
| Beaumont Elms Practice | 1.0 mi | 21,648 | 1,488 |
Nearest A&E: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, where 60.7% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at 70.1%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Oxford pays £2,678 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.7% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Oxford, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,131 | +3.2% |
| 2022-23 | £2,225 | +4.4% |
| 2023-24 | £2,332 | +4.8% |
| 2024-25 | £2,442 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,557 | +4.7% |
| 2026-27 | £2,678 | +4.7% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Oxford, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about OX2
What is the average house price in OX2?
The average sold price in Oxford is £471,667 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX2?
Prices in Oxford are down 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX2?
The median of 82 recorded sales around central OX2 in the last 2 years is £875,000, ranging from £300,000 to £3,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX2?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX2, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX2?
85 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX2 in August 2026, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is OX2 at risk of flooding?
Central OX2 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OX2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £875,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 85 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX2 safe?
85 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX2 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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