South East
House prices in Oxford
One of the UK's least affordable cities relative to local earnings. OX1, OX2 routinely above £700k.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £527k
- YoY change
- +0.3%
- Days
- 50
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What it's actually like to sell in Oxford
Oxford is one of the UK's least affordable cities relative to local earnings. OX1 and OX2 (Jericho, Summertown) routinely trade above £700k, with university and tech-cluster employment keeping the market structurally tight. Greenbelt constraints continue to limit new-build supply.
The honest truth about Oxford: two streets apart can mean two completely different markets. A semi on one road might attract three offers in a fortnight; the same property a five-minute walk away can sit unloved for months. That's why the headline £527k average is only the starting point.
We use HM Land Registry data to set realistic expectations, then hand you over to the OX-area agents whose own sale-vs-asking ratio actually beats the market — not the ones who promise the highest valuation to win the instruction.
market at a glance
Snapshot of the Oxford housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Oxford average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Oxford's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Oxford, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached18%
- Semi-detached30%
- Terraced34%
- Flats / maisonettes18%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to South East. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
50days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Oxford, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£16,350
SDLT on a £527k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
Oxford compared to nearby South East markets
How Oxford stacks up against the closest South East cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
Oxford prices by postcode
Drill down into the postcode districts that make up the Oxford headline average.
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Oxford selling FAQs
Common questions from Oxford sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Oxford?+
The average sold price in Oxford is around £527k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are up 0.3% across the OX postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Oxford?+
Homes in Oxford typically take around 50 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.
What stamp duty would I pay on an average Oxford home?+
On the Oxford average price of £527k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £16,350. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.
Which estate agents are best in Oxford?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Oxford agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the OX postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.
Is the FindYourAgent service free for Oxford sellers?+
Yes — entirely free for sellers. Our partner GetAgent earns a referral fee from the estate agent you eventually instruct. The agent you choose charges their normal commission, not a penny more for using us. There is no obligation to instruct any agent we introduce.
Authoritative Oxford sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.