House prices in West Oxfordshire
The median price paid for a home in West Oxfordshire was £385,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,319 sales. House prices in West Oxfordshire fell 3.6% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Oxfordshire was 4% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in West Oxfordshire was £1,305 a month in August 2026, 1.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Oxfordshire had 4.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where West Oxfordshire stands out
- West Oxfordshire has the 13th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 4.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- West Oxfordshire is the 27th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Prices in West Oxfordshire had the 29th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−3.6%).
House prices in West Oxfordshire
The median price paid in West Oxfordshire was £385,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,319 sales, or £4,356 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £550,000 | 431 | £4,599 | −4.3% | +8.8% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £380,750 | 390 | £4,401 | +1.5% | +19.0% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £330,000 | 338 | £4,337 | −0.8% | +13.8% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £199,250 | 160 | £3,578 | −7.3% | +4.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oxfordshire | £385,000 | −3.6% | +10.9% | £4,356 | +0.6% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in West Oxfordshire sold for a median £4,356 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 1% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
West Oxfordshire has the 78th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 29th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −3.6% change over the year is the 29th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in West Oxfordshire
The police recorded 5,338 crimes in West Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 4.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in West Oxfordshire fell 2.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.12 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.44 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.56 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
West Oxfordshire has the 13th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire is the 27th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 270th |
| Income | 271st |
| Employment | 275th |
| Education and skills | 223rd |
| Health | 279th |
| Crime | 285th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 118th |
| Living environment | 260th |
Rents in West Oxfordshire
The average private rent in West Oxfordshire was £1,305 a month in August 2026, 1.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Oxfordshire are 26.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Oxfordshire has the 98th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 25th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in West Oxfordshire
1,264 homes were sold in West Oxfordshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.05 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Oxfordshire were 1.9% up on the year before and 42.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 26th fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Broadband and mobile in West Oxfordshire
92.6% of premises in West Oxfordshire can get gigabit broadband and 99.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 84.7% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 105th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
70.5% of premises in West Oxfordshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in West Oxfordshire
In the year ending June 2025, 7,000 people moved to West Oxfordshire from elsewhere in the UK and 6,341 moved away, a net gain of 659 (5.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Oxford 707
- Cherwell 657
- Vale of White Horse 537
Most moved out to
- Cherwell 572
- Vale of White Horse 467
- Oxford 335
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about West Oxfordshire
How much does a house cost in West Oxfordshire?
The median price paid for a home in West Oxfordshire was £385,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £550,000; semi-detached £380,750; terraced £330,000; flats £199,250.
Are house prices in West Oxfordshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Oxfordshire fell 3.6%, and over five years it rose 10.9%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Oxfordshire?
The average private rent in West Oxfordshire was £1,305 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £954; 2 bed £1,208; 3 bed £1,518; 4+ bed £2,082.
Is West Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
West Oxfordshire had 4.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 13th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in West Oxfordshire?
84.7% of premises in West Oxfordshire can get full fibre and 92.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Oxford 21 km
- Vale of White Horse 21 km
- Cherwell 24 km
- Cotswold 26 km
- Swindon 33 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.