Burgan Close Oxford
21 addresses across 1 postcode (OX4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700169.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 4).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Temple Cowley Health Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £365,000 | £350,000 | £380,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £82,950 | £82,950 | £82,950 |
| 1995 | 2 | £61,450 | £59,950 | £62,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2023 | 3 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £330,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 1 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 30 May 2022 | 7 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 17 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £305,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 13 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 17 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £330,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 2A OX4 3QR | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 2014 | 17 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 7 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 6 OX4 3QR | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 20 Jul 1999 | 8 OX4 3QR | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 16 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £82,950 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 15 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 10 May 1995 | 16 OX4 3QR | Terraced | £62,950 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, semi-detached (2); Flat (1). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (69% of about 650 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)
- Templars Square, Between Towns Road, Oxford: up to 225 homes, pending decision (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Templars Square Shopping Centre, Between Towns Road, Oxford: up to 225 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Cowley Conservative Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Between Towns Road (incl. 17, 17b and Cowley Conservative Club), Oxford, OX4 3LX: up to 76 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Cowley Conservative Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Northfield Hostel, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6LD: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Northfield Hostel, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6LD: up to 61 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Sandy Lane Recreation Ground (now includes former site 397 - Land Rear of Oxford Retail Park): up to 150 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 72 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX4 3QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Radley 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Culham 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bartholomew Road East Cowley | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Kassam Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Between Town Road | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Temple Cowley Health Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pound Way (Dental Surgery) | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Churchill Hospital Oxford | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 1 Pound Way Lloyds Bank | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,710 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,460 m² | 60 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,450 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Rose Isle | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Sandford Brake | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Brasenose Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Fiddler's Elbow | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Cow Hall Bottom | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oxford Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Henry Newman Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tyndale Community School Christian | Primary | 0–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rose Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Good |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner News OX4 3QY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Manna Foods And Groceries OX4 3QY | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Merkur Slots OX4 3UX | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Templars Bar OX4 3UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Chama Cuisine OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| KK Cappuccino Bar OX4 3UX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cagney's OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Olivia's Greek Food OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe OX4 3UX | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Nepalese Mart OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Cowley Convenience Store OX4 3UT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| The Co-operative OX4 3SS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Iceland Foods OX4 3UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| B & M Bargains OX4 3UZ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett OX4 3UZ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boswell Road (33); On or near Bartholomew Road (24); On or near Dodgson Road (12); On or near Barn'S Road (8); On or near Frederick Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- OX4 3QR: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cholsey Close · Barns Road · Lockheart Crescent · Dodgson Road · Herschel Crescent · Frederick Road · Boswell Road · Liddell Road · John Smith Drive · Kersington Crescent · Bailey Road · Rahere Road
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.