Oxford OX4 area guide
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Is Oxford OX4 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX4), recorded crime is 103% above the national average, homes sell for around £547,786 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (12 of 14 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 103% above average
- A Schools86% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£547,786
Population
73,135
Recorded crime
462.3
Schools
27
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Oxford OX4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX4 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (1,350 of 33,973) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 496 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 sold price in OX4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (139 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in OX4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 624/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 26,255
Owned 44% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for OX4.
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Oxford OX4: frequently asked questions
Is Oxford OX4 a good place to live?
In Oxford (OX4), recorded crime is 103% above the national average, homes sell for around £547,786 on average, there are 27 schools in the area (12 of 14 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Oxford OX4?
Recorded crime in Oxford OX4 runs at 462.3 per 1,000 properties, 103% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Oxford OX4 safe?
Crime in Oxford OX4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX4 runs at 462.3 per 1,000 properties, 103% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Oxford OX4?
Homes in Oxford OX4 sell for around £547,786 on average, based on 597 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Oxford OX4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX4 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (1,350 of 33,973) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 496 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Oxford OX4?
There are 27 schools in Oxford OX4 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Oxford OX4 any good?
Of the 14 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX4, 12 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Oxford OX4 a deprived area?
Oxford OX4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).