Foxton Close Oxford
10 addresses across 1 postcode (OX2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700411.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1, E: 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 F; Band D in Oxford costs £2,678 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Goose Green (2.0 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Banbury Road Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 70% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £543,000 | £543,000 | £543,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | 5 OX2 8LB | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 1 OX2 8LB | Detached | £543,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2020 | 4 OX2 8LB | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2017 | 2 OX2 8LB | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2005 | 2 OX2 8LB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | 6 OX2 8LB | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 4 OX2 8LB | Detached | £149,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
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 F (33% of about 800 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street; in a protected area: 12 Linkside Avenue Oxford OX2 8HY.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Myers Briggs: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 15-17 Elsfield Way, Oxford, OX2 8EP, (Elsfield Hall), pending decision (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Summertown House: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 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 73 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX2 8LB | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxford North A44 | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hozah Parking - Pear Tree Park & Ride | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Banbury Road Medical Centre | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Murray House | 350 m |
| Hospital | John Radcliffe Hospital | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peartree, Woodstock Road Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,050 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Goose Green 2.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,720 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Yarnton Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Park Town | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Blenheim Palace | World Heritage Site | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peartree Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Duke's Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Wolvercote Mill Woodland | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Stratfield Brake | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Black Jack's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cutteslowe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oxford Sports Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carey Close (5); On or near Five Mile Drive (3); On or near Park/Open Space (2); On or near Linkside Avenue (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 62% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 70% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 North Oxford Sports Club (pub/bar/nightclub, ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX2 8LB: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rothafield Road · Carey Close · Kirk Close · Five Mile Drive · Lakeside · Sunderland Avenue · Linkside Avenue · Blandford Avenue · Woodstock 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.