At a Glance
Average Property Price - OX26
£371,561
61
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - OX
£1,416
76
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - OX26
£45,361
77
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OX
5.4%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OX26
2.3%
12
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OX
3.7%
41
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in OX26 is £372,000, placing it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.3% annually, which is notably slower than the national average and ranks among the slowest-growing areas. Transaction volume has declined in recent years, with 503 sales in the latest full year against a 10-year average of 665 annually.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £1,416, positioning the area among the more expensive rental markets nationally. Rent growth over ten years has averaged 3.7% per annum, broadly in line with national trends. The rental yield has improved to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, reflecting favourable conditions for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £45,361, placing the area well above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has shifted unfavourably since 2016, rising from 8.0x to 8.4x, indicating that properties have become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent now consuming 30.7% of average income compared to 29.4% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly towards middle age and established households. Those aged 35–49 are notably overrepresented at 22% compared to 19% nationally, while those aged 16–24 are underrepresented at 9% versus 11% nationally. Mortgage-funded ownership is particularly high at 36%, well above the national average of 27%, and social renting is below average. The workforce is strongest in technical and sales roles, and notably weak in caring occupations.