Oxford OX17 area guide
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Is Oxford OX17 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX17), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £783,558 on average, there are 10 schools in the area, 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).
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
£783,558
Population
38,693
Recorded crime
33.5
Schools
10
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Oxford OX17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX17 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (225 of 11,697) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 98 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 OX17, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (54 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 OX17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 15,882
Owned 70% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for OX17.
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Oxford OX17: frequently asked questions
Is Oxford OX17 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX17), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £783,558 on average, there are 10 schools in the area, 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).
What is the crime rate in Oxford OX17?
Recorded crime in Oxford OX17 runs at 33.5 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Oxford OX17 safe?
Crime in Oxford OX17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX17 runs at 33.5 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Oxford OX17?
Homes in Oxford OX17 sell for around £783,558 on average, based on 304 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Oxford OX17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX17 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (225 of 11,697) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 98 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Oxford OX17?
There are 10 schools in Oxford OX17 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Oxford OX17 a deprived area?
Oxford OX17 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).