Postcode sector · OX17 2

Oxford OX17 2 area guide

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Is Oxford OX17 2 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX17 2), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,196,226 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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
£1,196,226
from 114 sales
Population
13,121
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
37.5
per 1,000 · -86% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
66%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX17 2

Oxford OX17 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,187 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 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 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 5,483

Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX17 2.

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Oxford OX17 2: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX17 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX17 2?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX17 2 runs at 37.5 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX17 2 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX17 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX17 2 runs at 37.5 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX17 2?

Homes in Oxford OX17 2 sell for around £1,196,226 on average, based on 114 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX17 2 at risk of flooding?

Oxford OX17 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,187 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX17 2?

There are 5 schools in Oxford OX17 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Oxford OX17 2 a deprived area?

Oxford OX17 2 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).