Oxford OX12 area guide
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Is Oxford OX12 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX12), recorded crime is 47% below the national average, homes sell for around £414,048 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 47% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£414,048
Population
39,805
Recorded crime
121.7
Schools
15
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Oxford OX12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX12 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (551 of 17,164) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 191 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in OX12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (108 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in OX12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 139/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 16,280
Owned 69% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for OX12.
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Oxford OX12: frequently asked questions
Is Oxford OX12 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX12), recorded crime is 47% below the national average, homes sell for around £414,048 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Oxford OX12?
Recorded crime in Oxford OX12 runs at 121.7 per 1,000 properties, 47% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Oxford OX12 safe?
Crime in Oxford OX12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX12 runs at 121.7 per 1,000 properties, 47% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Oxford OX12?
Homes in Oxford OX12 sell for around £414,048 on average, based on 660 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Oxford OX12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX12 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (551 of 17,164) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 191 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Oxford OX12?
There are 15 schools in Oxford OX12 (12 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Oxford OX12 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX12, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Oxford OX12 a deprived area?
Oxford OX12 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).