Oxford OX26 area guide
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Is Oxford OX26 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX26), recorded crime is 32% above the national average, homes sell for around £395,617 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, 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).
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
£395,617
Population
41,869
Recorded crime
299.9
Schools
16
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Oxford OX26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX26 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (302 of 19,341) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 172 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 OX26, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (139 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 OX26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 277/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 16,534
Owned 66% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for OX26.
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Oxford OX26: frequently asked questions
Is Oxford OX26 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX26), recorded crime is 32% above the national average, homes sell for around £395,617 on average, there are 16 schools in the area, 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).
What is the crime rate in Oxford OX26?
Recorded crime in Oxford OX26 runs at 299.9 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Oxford OX26 safe?
Crime in Oxford OX26 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX26 runs at 299.9 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Oxford OX26?
Homes in Oxford OX26 sell for around £395,617 on average, based on 580 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Oxford OX26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX26 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (302 of 19,341) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 172 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Oxford OX26?
There are 16 schools in Oxford OX26 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Oxford OX26 a deprived area?
Oxford OX26 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).