Postcode sector · OX12 9

Oxford OX12 9 area guide

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Is Oxford OX12 9 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX12 9), recorded crime is 88% below the national average, homes sell for around £445,410 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 88% below average
E Floodhigh risk
How we grade →

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
£445,410
from 176 sales
Population
19,673
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
32.7
per 1,000 · -88% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
73%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX12 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX12 9 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (229 of 5,712) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 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 average (mean) sold price in OX12 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in OX12 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 10/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 8,241

Owned 66% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX12 9.

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Oxford OX12 9: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX12 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX12 9?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX12 9 runs at 32.7 per 1,000 properties, 88% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX12 9 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX12 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX12 9 runs at 32.7 per 1,000 properties, 88% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX12 9?

Homes in Oxford OX12 9 sell for around £445,410 on average, based on 176 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX12 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX12 9 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (229 of 5,712) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX12 9?

There are 5 schools in Oxford OX12 9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX12 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX12 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX12 9 a deprived area?

Oxford OX12 9 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).