Coleridge Close Oxford
21 addresses across 1 postcode (OX4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700244.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6, E: 6).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Florence Park (8.3 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 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 Temple Cowley Health Centre, about 260 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £415,000 | £380,000 | £450,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £232,500 | £220,000 | £245,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £188,500 | £188,500 | £188,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £115,900 | £76,800 | £155,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2000 | 4 | £125,000 | £101,000 | £126,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 2 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2022 | 14 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 17 May 2022 | 3 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £355,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2020 | 12 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 13 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 6 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 8 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2012 | 9 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £239,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 13 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 8 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 4 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 8 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £188,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2002 | 11 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 9 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £76,800 | |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 12 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 11 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2000 | 10 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £101,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2000 | 6 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 1 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 16 Oct 1996 | 12 OX4 3JG | Semi-detached | £71,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (7); 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (10); owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (43% of about 700 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)
- Cowley Conservative Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX, not permissioned (80 m)
- Between Towns Road (incl. 17, 17b and Cowley Conservative Club), Oxford, OX4 3LX: up to 76 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Cowley Conservative Club, Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Templars Square Shopping Centre, Between Towns Road, Oxford: up to 225 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Templars Square, Between Towns Road, Oxford: up to 225 homes, pending decision (300 m)
- Temple Cowley Pool, Temple Road, Oxford, OX4 2EZ: up to 48 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Crescent Hall, Crescent Road, Oxford, OX4 2NS: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Crescent Hall, Crescent Road, Oxford, OX4 2NS: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX4 3JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Radley 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Culham 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Original Swan Cowley | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Kassam Parking | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Between Town Road | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.7 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Temple Cowley Health Centre | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacyinoxford | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Churchill Hospital Oxford | 110 m |
| Police station | Cowley Police Station | 240 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 1 Pound Way Lloyds Bank | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Florence Park 8.3 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,450 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,530 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,180 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) west. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brasenose Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Magdalen Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Heyford Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Rose Isle | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Fiddler's Elbow | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Cow Hall Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 21 | 21 |
None of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley | Primary | 5–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tyndale Community School Christian | Primary | 0–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oxford Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 Frideswide Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oxford Spires Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Swan OX4 2LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Khairos Halal Street Food OX4 3LZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Cowley Convenience Store OX4 3UT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Nepalese Mart OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Researcher's Cafe OX4 2HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Merkur Slots OX4 3UX | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Templars Bar OX4 3UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Chama Cuisine OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| KK Cappuccino Bar OX4 3UX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cagney's OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Olivia's Greek Food OX4 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Shell Cowley OX4 2LG | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Iceland Foods OX4 3UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe OX4 3UX | Other catering premises | 280 m | Unknown | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Grace Church Cowley - St Ebbe's Church OX4 2ES | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (45); On or near Boswell Road (33); On or near Knolles Road (30); On or near Bailey Road (21); On or near Coleridge Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings Middle East Supermarket (retailers - other, OX4 2DU) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX4 3JG: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
St Luke's Road · Knolles Road · Between Towns Road · Bailey Road · Napier Road · Boswell Road · Phipps Road · St Omer Road · Gerard Place · Upper Barr · Bennett Crescent · Frederick 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.