Area Guide – Oxford (OX)

Living in Oxford (OX)

Crime levels in Oxford (OX) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Oxford (OX)

Is Oxford (OX) a good place to live?

Oxford (OX) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Oxford (OX)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 17 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Oxford (OX)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Around England average (94 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 17 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Activate Learning	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
Oxford College of Further Education	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Grandpont Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.6 mi
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
West Oxford Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
East Oxford Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Comper Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.3 mi
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Milham Ford Girls' School	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Plater College	16 plus	Not rated	1.4 mi
Larkrise Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Cheney School	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
The Swan School	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
Marston Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
St Gregory's RC Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Summertown Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
The Cherwell School	Secondary	Outstanding	1.6 mi
St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School	Secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School	Secondary	Not rated	1.7 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Oxford Rail Station

Station	Distance
Oxford Rail Station	0.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 41 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
NORTHGATE HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
KES@NORTHGATE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HEALTHIER OXFORD CITY NETWORK PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
LUTHER STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
OXFORD CENTRAL PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ST. CLEMENT'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DR WILLIAMSON	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
OXFORDSHIRE ROADS TO RECOVERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ST BARTHOLOMEW & HOLLOW WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE (LAKE STREET)	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SMART CJS DETOX SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
EAST OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
EAST OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BARTLEMAS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
COWLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
OXFORD CITY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CITY EAST OXFORD PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
EAST OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE (BRANCH)	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST BARTHOLOMEW & HOLLOW WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST BARTHOLOMEWS & HOLLOW WAY MED CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
DR BURNE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
OXFORD HEALTH FT COMM NMP	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DONNINGTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
BANBURY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CHERWELL SCHOOL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ELMS ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
OXFORD CITY URGENT CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
OXFED CALM CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ADULT ADHD SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MANOR SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MANOR SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CITY - OX3+ PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MANOR SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.8 mi