Living in Oxford, Oxfordshire
Thinking of moving to Oxford? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Oxford, Oxfordshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Property Market in Oxford
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Local administration around Oxford
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Oxford
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Health Centre | 15 Market Street, Oxford | 0.1 mi | 01865 311811 |
| Kes@northgate | Northgate Health Centre, 15 Market Street, Oxford | 0.1 mi | 01865 242657 |
| Beaumont Elms Practice | 19 Beaumont Street, Oxford | 0.3 mi | 01865 240501 |
| Luther Street Medical Practice | Luther Street, Oxford | 0.3 mi | 01865 726008 |
| Observatory Medical Practice | Jericho Health Centre, Walton Street, Oxford | 0.7 mi | 01865 429993 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Oxford
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 6-8 Cornmarket Street, Oxford | - | 01865 247461 |
| Oxwell Pharmacy | 6 Gloucester Street, Oxford | 0.2 mi | 01865 634405 |
| Jericho Pharmacy | 116 Walton Street, Oxford | 0.7 mi | 01865 557219 |
| Woodstock Road Chemist | 59 Woodstock Road, Oxford | 0.7 mi | 01865 515226 |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | 82 Botley Road, Oxford | 0.8 mi | 01865 242649 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Oxford
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornmarket Street Dental Practice | 3rd Floor, 11-12 Cornmarket Street, Oxford | - | |
| Oasis Dental Care | 22 Beaumont Street, Oxford | 0.3 mi | |
| The Luther Street Centre | Luther Street, Oxford | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 84 High Street, Oxford | 0.3 mi | |
| St Johns Dental Practice | 25 St. John Street, Oxford | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Oxford
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15, SHIP STREET | £104,603 | Flat | Jul 2007 |
| 35, CORNMARKET STREET | £137,090 | Detached | Jun 2005 |
| 33, ST GILES | £1,750,000 | Terraced | Jul 2003 |
| 33, ST GILES | £1,205,000 | Terraced | Aug 1999 |
| LONGWALL COTTAGE, LONGWALL STREET | £240,000 | Flat | Mar 1999 |
| FLAT A, 19, MAGDALEN STREET | £155,000 | Detached | Mar 1996 |
| 35, CORNMARKET STREET | £151,918 | Detached | May 1995 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Oxford
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| West Oxford Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| East Oxford Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School | Good | 1.1 mi |
Broadband in Oxford
Local Amenities in Oxford
Parks & Green Spaces
- Paradise Square Gardens 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Park 0.4 mi
- Oxpens Meadow 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks & Spencer 0.1 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express 0.2 mi
- Lung Wah Chong 0.7 mi
- Waitrose 1 mi
Train Stations
- Oxford Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Oxford Parkway Rail Station 3.7 mi
- Radley Rail Station 4.6 mi
Airports
- RAF Abingdon 4.9 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0 mi
- Northgate Health Centre 0.1 mi
- KES@Northgate 0.1 mi
- Cowan's Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- 19 Beaumont Street Surgery 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Oxford
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