Croft Close Oxford
6 addresses across 1 postcode (OX3), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 29700290.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- 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 25% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Milham Ford Nature Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 58 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 Manor Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 670 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)
- Former government buildings, Marston Road, Oxford, OX3 0EJ: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Headington Hill Site and Clive Booth Village: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
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 addresses are about 58 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 0LH | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Marston Road shops New Marston | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Michaels and All Angels, New Marston Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 61.1 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Studental | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | John Radcliffe Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | St Aldates Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-op Marston | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milham Ford Nature Park 3.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Court Place Farm Allotments 6.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is High Wall, Headington, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Wall, Headington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Landscape at St Catherine's College | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Oxford city walls | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Williams Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Great Meadow | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Long Meadow | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Worcester College Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Swan School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cheney School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cherwell School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Oxford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop OX3 0JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Costcutter And Post Office OX3 0JR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Well Pharmacy OX3 0JR | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Papa John's OX3 0JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Londis Cherwell OX3 0JQ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Malikas Asian Fusion OX3 0JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowbrook College OX3 0FS | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Marston Royal British Legion OX3 0JW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| The Co-operative OX3 0LY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Oxford Cafe And Grill OX3 0LY | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza Hut OX3 0LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine OX3 0LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Mediterranean Fish Bar OX3 0LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Gather \& Gather OX3 0FL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (20); On or near Heather Place (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near Stainer Place (8); On or near Rippington Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 0LH: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Farmer Place · Croft Road · Old Marston Road · Rippington Drive · Stainer Place · Taverner Place · Ouseley Close · Heather Place · Lewell Avenue · Nicholas Avenue · Beechey Avenue · Cromwell 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.