Postcode sector · OX16 9

Oxford OX16 9 area guide

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Is Oxford OX16 9 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX16 9), recorded crime is 63% below the national average, homes sell for around £359,509 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 63% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
D Floodmedium 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
£359,509
from 289 sales
Population
21,918
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
98.8
per 1,000 · -63% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
10
4 primary · 3 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX16 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 6,917) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (55 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 34/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 9,277

Owned 58% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX16 9.

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Oxford OX16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX16 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX16 9?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX16 9 runs at 98.8 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX16 9 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX16 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX16 9 runs at 98.8 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX16 9?

Homes in Oxford OX16 9 sell for around £359,509 on average, based on 289 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX16 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 6,917) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX16 9?

There are 10 schools in Oxford OX16 9 (4 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX16 9 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX16 9, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX16 9 a deprived area?

Oxford OX16 9 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).