At a Glance
Average Property Price - OX39
£544,335
85
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - OX
£1,416
76
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - OX39
£51,200
91
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OX
5.4%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OX39
2.4%
14
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OX
3.7%
41
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in OX39 is £544,000, placing it among the most expensive nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.4% annually—below the national average rate. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably; the latest year saw 106 sales compared to a 10-year average of 154, suggesting a contraction in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader OX postcode area stands at £1,416, above the national average. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.7% annually, close to the national pace. The flat yield is currently 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating an improving return for landlords despite modest underlying rent growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £51,200, placing OX39 well above the national average. However, affordability has tightened: the current price-to-income ratio of 9.5x has risen from 8.8x in 2016, making purchase progressively more challenging relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated slightly; the rent-to-income ratio has moved from 29.4% to 30.7% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older and more affluent than the national average. Those aged 50–64 and 65+ together represent 42.3% of the population, significantly above the national combined share of 39.4%. Homeownership—both outright (39.4%) and mortgaged (38.3%)—is substantially higher than national norms, and private renting is correspondingly low at 9.4%. The employment profile is weighted towards professionals (21.2%) and managers (18.5%), both above national averages, whilst elementary occupations (6%) are markedly underrepresented.