Sutton Road Oxford
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX3), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29701049.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £370,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 15, D: 12).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dunstan Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Manor Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 121 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 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £387,500 | £375,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £237,500 | £230,000 | £245,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £199,500 | £150,000 | £249,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2025 | 26 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 20 May 2024 | 24 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2024 | 4 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 2 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £430,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 16A OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 23 May 2019 | 18 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jul 2015 | 16 OX3 9RB | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | 16 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2010 | 16A OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2009 | 22 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 16 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2005 | 8 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2005 | FLAT 16, PENFOLD COURT OX3 9RL | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2002 | 16 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 8 OX3 9RB | Semi-detached | £63,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (20); House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2003-2006 (18); 1950-1966 (6); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (24); owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 6, Sutton Road, Headington
- 16, Sutton Road, Headington
- 18, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 1 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 2 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 3 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 4 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 5 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 6 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 7 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 8 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 9 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 10 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 11 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 12 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 13 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 14 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 15 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 16 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 17 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
- Flat 18 Penfold Court, Sutton Road, Headington
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 (62% 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)
- Ruskin College Campus, Dunstan Road: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Ruskin College Campus, Dunstan Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU: up to 618 homes, permissioned (800 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 9RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX3 9RB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 63 m and 64 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX3 9RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX3 9RL | 100% | 78% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxford 8.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Oxford Parkway 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Islip 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westlands Drive Shops Northway | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Oxford Brookes - Marston Campus Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 60.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Manor) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | John Radcliffe Hospital | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | St Aldates Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dunstan Park 3.6 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eden Drive Allotments 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is High Wall, Headington, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south. 11 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Landscape at St Catherine's College | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wick Copse | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Jubilee Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pennywell Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Williams Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Isle of Rhea | Island | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Wadley Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 37 | 38 |
1 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Marston Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Swan School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
| Cheney School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thejus Foods OX3 9QS | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Wine Palace OX3 9QS | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Rosies OX3 9QS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Thejus Foods OX3 9QS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Northway Pizza OX3 9QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Northway Social Club OX3 9RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2022 |
| New Marston Primary School OX3 0AY | School/college/university | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barnardo's - Viking House OX3 9DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Brandon Trust OX3 9DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Ignite Sport UK Ltd OX3 0NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| OXSRAD Ltd OX3 0NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Oxford City Football Club OX3 0NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westlands Drive (51); On or near Dora Carr Close (17); On or near Stockleys Road (13); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near John Buchan Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Broadhead Place · Alesworth Grove · Maltfield Road · Westlands Drive · Borrowmead Road · Elizabeth Place · Dora Carr Close · John Buchan Road · Gorse Leas · Stainfield Road · Meaden Hill · Stockleys 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.