Living in Oxford
Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire.
Oxford is a city. It is known for its strong high street and cathedral. Oxford is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town.
Where is Oxford?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Oxford at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £519k (median of 1,841 sales across the built-up area)
What Oxford is known for
- Strong high street
- Cathedral
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxford like to live in?
Oxford is a city. It is known for its strong high street and cathedral. Oxford is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 94.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Oxford known for?
Oxford is known for strong high street, cathedral, walking & green space.
Is Oxford good for families?
Families in Oxford have 19 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 94.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oxford is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Oxford likely to suit?
Oxford may suit people who value 19 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Oxford?
Schools here perform strongly. Oxford has 19 rated schools within reach.
Is Oxford a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 94.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oxford is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Oxford?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Oxford?
Homes in Oxford typically sell for around £519k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 1,841 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Oxford?
Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire, England.
See if Oxford is a good match for you
Data last updated 2026-07-23.