At a Glance
Average Property Price - OX7
£582,891
88
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - OX
£1,416
76
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - OX7
£46,447
80
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - OX
5.4%
35
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - OX7
4.8%
86
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - OX
3.7%
41
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £583,000 places OX7 among the most expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.8% annually, representing above-average growth across the UK. Transaction activity in the latest year stood at 311 sales, noticeably below the 10-year average of 399, suggesting a slower market pace.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent of £1,416 sits above the national midpoint. Rental growth has averaged 3.7% annually over the past decade, slightly below the national rate. The flat yield of 5.4% in the latest period is notably higher than the 10-year average of 4.5%, indicating improved rental returns in recent conditions.
Income & Affordability Trends
Net household income of £46,447 sits well above the national average, reflecting the relative prosperity of the area. The price-to-income ratio of 12.7x has widened significantly since 2016 (when it stood at 10.0x), indicating that property has become substantially less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 29.4% to 30.7%, though it remains moderate.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than average, with over a quarter aged 65 or above compared to the national figure of 19.6%, and fewer young adults (7.8% aged 16–24 versus 11.0% nationally). Owner-occupation is strong at 68.5% (outright plus mortgaged), well above the 60.7% national average, while private renting is below average at 16.7%. The workforce is heavily skewed towards professional and managerial roles (22.7% and 18.2% respectively), reflecting above-average qualification and income levels.