Atkinson Close Oxford
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700047.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £423,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Oxford costs £2,678 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Bury Knowle Park (6.8 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hedena Health, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 145 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £423,000 | £423,000 | £423,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £54,750 | £54,750 | £54,750 |
| 2000 | 2 | £106,000 | £100,000 | £112,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £54,000 | £49,000 | £59,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 7 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £423,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2021 | 5 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £405,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 8 OX3 9LW | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2011 | 10 OX3 9LW | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 8 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2001 | 7 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £54,750 | |
| 13 Aug 2000 | 11 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2000 | 8 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1997 | 11 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 6 Jun 1997 | 8 OX3 9LW | Semi-detached | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Oxford in 2026-27: Band D £2,678 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,786 | £2,083 | £2,381 | £2,678 | £3,274 | £3,869 | £4,464 | £5,357 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Barton Community Centre and Underhill Circus Shops: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Ruskin College Campus, Dunstan Road: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Ruskin College Campus, Dunstan Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 9LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX3 9LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 71 m and 75 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 9LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX3 9LW | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atkinson Close Barton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Thornhill Park and Ride | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 58.7 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hedena Health | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bury Knowle Health Centre | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Manor Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cowley Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bury Knowle Park 6.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wick Farmhouse, Well House Approximately 30 Metres to North, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wick Farmhouse, Well House Approximately 30 Metres to North | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| High Wall, Headington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wick Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Sidlings Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Jubilee Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Wadley Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Williams Reach | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 14 |
2 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oxford: see them on the Oxford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bayards Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Sandhills Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wood Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatwells Cafe OX3 9LS | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Barton Community Larder OX3 9LS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Love Barton OX3 9LS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Atkinson Close (28); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (22); On or near Barton Village Road (22); On or near Hubble Close (12); On or near Aldebarton Drive (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fettiplace Road · Shaftesbury Road · Hubble Close · Sturges Close · Hengrove Close · Barton Village Road · Aldebarton Drive · Pilecki Way · Gurl Close · Houndsfield Crescent · Bernwood Road · Overdale Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.