Carter Close Oxford
22 addresses across 1 postcode (OX3), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700195.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £370,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, 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 D; 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 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shotover Country Park, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hedena Health, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £204,950 | £204,950 | £204,950 |
| 2003 | 2 | £156,000 | £122,000 | £190,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2023 | 1 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 1 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2009 | 1 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | 15 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £239,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2005 | 7 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 4 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £204,950 | |
| 10 Nov 2003 | 1 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 13 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | 9 OX3 8ES | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 16 OX3 8ES | Semi-detached | £73,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (12); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 D (46% of about 740 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)
- Thornhill Park London Road, Oxford, OX3 9RX: up to 534 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Nielsen, London Road, Oxford, OX3 9RX: up to 206 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, footpath (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 22 addresses are between 109 m and 111 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 8ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kiln Lane Risinghurst | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Thornhill Park and Ride | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 58.3 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hedena Health | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Roundway Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Manor Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cowley Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shotover Country Park 123 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,500 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,920 m² | 30 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 123 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shotover, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shotover | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| High Wall, Headington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| CS Lewis | Wood | 240 m south-east |
| The Oaks | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Monk's Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Shotover Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Williams Reach | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Quarry Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bayards Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 840 m (0.5 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 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampleforth Arms OX3 8HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Six Bells OX3 8JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School OX3 8LH | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Mason's Arms OX3 8LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Risinghurst Post Office OX3 8HR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| The Chequers OX3 8JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2022 |
| The Oxford Trust OX3 8SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Baker Close (12); On or near Slaymaker Close (7); On or near Netherwoods Road (6); On or near Lewis Close (6); On or near Shelley Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- OX3 8ES: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sermon Close · Baker Close · Slaymaker Close · Richards Way · Netherwoods Road · Harold White Close · Lewis Close · Shelley Close · Downside Road · Wychwood Lane · Collinwood Road · Spring Lane
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.