Postcode sector · OX7 5

Oxford OX7 5 area guide

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Is Oxford OX7 5 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX7 5), recorded crime is 82% below the national average, homes sell for around £438,498 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 82% below average
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
£438,498
from 161 sales
Population
16,858
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
48.2
per 1,000 · -82% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Oxford OX7 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX7 5 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (49 of 5,833) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 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 OX7 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 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 OX7 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 19/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 49
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 7,364

Owned 68% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX7 5.

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Oxford OX7 5: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX7 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX7 5?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX7 5 runs at 48.2 per 1,000 properties, 82% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX7 5 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX7 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX7 5 runs at 48.2 per 1,000 properties, 82% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX7 5?

Homes in Oxford OX7 5 sell for around £438,498 on average, based on 161 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX7 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX7 5 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (49 of 5,833) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 48 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX7 5?

There are 6 schools in Oxford OX7 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX7 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX7 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX7 5 a deprived area?

Oxford OX7 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).