Postcode sector · OX16 1

Oxford OX16 1 area guide

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Is Oxford OX16 1 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX16 1), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £479,291 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 13% above average
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
£479,291
from 218 sales
Population
18,742
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
302.2
per 1,000 · +13% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
76%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX16 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX16 1 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (34 of 6,098) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 OX16 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 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 OX16 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 7,215

Owned 57% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX16 1.

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Oxford OX16 1: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX16 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX16 1?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX16 1 runs at 302.2 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX16 1 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX16 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX16 1 runs at 302.2 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX16 1?

Homes in Oxford OX16 1 sell for around £479,291 on average, based on 218 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX16 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX16 1 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (34 of 6,098) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX16 1?

There are 3 schools in Oxford OX16 1 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX16 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX16 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX16 1 a deprived area?

Oxford OX16 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).