Flood Risk & Hydrological Appraisal
Statutory Environment Agency RoFSW & Flood Zone Telemetry
Environment Agency hydrological modelling indicates minimal overall flood hazard for OX4 1EX. The area is positioned firmly within Zone 1, reflecting an annual fluvial (river and coastal) probability of less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000 years). Furthermore, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (RoFSW) telemetry is rated as Low. Buildings insurance premiums for residential properties on this postcode typically do not suffer special flood excesses or exclusions, ensuring frictionless conveyancing clearance and mortgage lending approval.
Police Street Crime & Public Safety
Official Police.uk Telemetry within 250m Radius • Period: August 2026
Public safety data compiled by the territorial police force for OX4 1EX logged 22 incidents within 250 metres during the latest published period (August 2026). This puts community safety at a moderate urban benchmark consistent with wider Oxford averages. Leading categories included violent crime (23%), anti social behaviour (18%), bicycle theft (14%). The incident density aligns with typical UK residential neighbourhoods with standard street illumination and community policing presence.
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HM Land Registry Sold Prices & Tenure
Official Statutory Price Paid Records
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid datasets record 5 recent property transactions on the immediate streets surrounding OX4 1EX, reflecting an average recorded sale price of £531,500. The most recent registered transaction completed at 71 JAMES STREET (Terraced House) for £560,000 on 21 October 2024. Dominant residential tenure across the micro-area is predominantly Freehold, providing solid baseline equity stability for local freehold and leasehold assets.
| Address | Type | Date | Price Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 JAMES STREET | Terraced House | 21 October 2024 | £560,000 |
| 85B JAMES STREET | Flat-maisonette | 29 February 2024 | £260,000 |
| 85 JAMES STREET | Flat-maisonette | 29 February 2024 | £307,500 |
| 71 JAMES STREET | Terraced House | 11 August 2023 | £570,000 |
| 81 JAMES STREET | Semi-detached House | 7 April 2022 | £960,000 |
Local Schools & Ofsted Ratings
Catchment Analysis within Statutory Walking Proximity
Educational catchment access for families residing in OX4 1EX is well-served, featuring 4 primary and secondary schools within statutory commuting proximity. Notable local establishments include East Oxford Primary School (rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, situated 🚶 6 min walk (0.32 mi) • 🚗 3 min). In total, 3 nearby educational institutions hold Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection accreditations, supporting sustained family demand in local school catchment ballots.
Frequently Asked Questions: OX4 1EX
Pre-Acquisition Legal & Environmental Due Diligence
Is OX4 1EX at risk of flooding? ▼
According to Environment Agency models, OX4 1EX falls within Flood Zone 1 with a surface water flood risk classified as Low. Properties in this zone are subject to standard conveyancing search enquiries.
What is the crime density in OX4 1EX? ▼
Police.uk records logged 22 street-level incidents within 250m over the latest 30-day census period, placing this micro-location in the Moderate density category for Oxford.
What are the latest property sold prices around OX4 1EX? ▼
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid records indicate an average sold property price of £531,500 across recent recorded residential transactions.
Which administrative authority manages OX4 1EX? ▼
OX4 1EX is located in the local authority district of Oxford, within the parliamentary constituency of Oxford East in the South East region of England.