Spooner Close Oxford
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29700987.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 4.9 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bury Knowle Park, is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 103 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 360 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £355,275 | £355,275 | £355,275 |
| 2005 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £179,000 | £179,000 | £179,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | 3 OX3 8TP | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2023 | 6 OX3 8TP | Terraced | £355,275 | |
| 17 Jun 2005 | 3 OX3 8TP | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 2 OX3 8TP | Terraced | £179,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (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 C (34% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Headington Quarry (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Barton Community Centre and Underhill Circus Shops: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (790 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 103 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 8LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX3 8TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Road Roundabout Headington | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Thornhill Park and Ride | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 58.7 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hedena Health | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Roundway Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bury Knowle Health Centre | 360 m |
| Hospital | The Manor Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cowley Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bury Knowle Park 6.8 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,770 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,430 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 37 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 Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| High Wall, Headington | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| CS Lewis | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Oaks | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Monk's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Shotover Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Williams Reach | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Bayards Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Slade Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 930 m (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandhills Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheney School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Nursery OX3 8LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Oxford Gurdwara OX3 9HL | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Mulberry Guest House OX3 9EH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| The Chequers OX3 8JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Khair Din OX3 8DH | Other catering premises | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Headington Superstore OX3 8DH | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza OX3 8DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| O Portuguese OX3 8DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| The Oxford Guest House OX3 9EG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School OX3 8LH | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Mason's Arms OX3 8LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| The Six Bells OX3 8JN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| McDonalds OX3 8DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| St Andrew's Residential Care Home OX3 9EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Kiddies Korner OX3 8NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near William Kimber Crescent (18); On or near Colemans Hill (12); On or near Sefton Road (8); On or near John Snow Place (7); On or near Chequers Place (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
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
Nearby streets
New Cross Road · Tilehouse Close · Bankside · Trafford Road · Gladstone Road · John Snow Place · Pitts Road · Colemans Hill · William Kimber Crescent · Hedges Close · Scrutton Close · Chequers Place
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.