Blackthorn Close, Headington, Oxford
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX3 9JF.
At a glance
3 property sales on Blackthorn Close, Headington, Oxford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 15 Aug 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £608,333.
House prices on Blackthorn Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blackthorn Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £608,333 | 15 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Blackthorn Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Blackthorn Close OX3 9JF | 15 Aug 2022 | £680,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Blackthorn Close OX3 9JF | 18 Mar 2022 | £595,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Blackthorn Close OX3 9JF | 20 Dec 2018 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Blackthorn Close
Crime
176 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blackthorn Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blackthorn Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford Flood alert area
- River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Blackthorn Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barton Park Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bayards Hill School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School 82 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Windmill Primary School 623 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford 32 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 8–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Headington School Oxford 1,082 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Slade Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Oxford station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Oxford Parkway station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Islip station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wick Close (W-bound, North Way) 3 min walk
- Gladstone Road (adj, London Road) 4 min walk
- Gladstone Road (opp, London Road) 4 min walk
- Wharton Road (opp, London Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hedena Health
207 London Road, Headington, Oxford · 0.2 mi - Manor Surgery
Osler Road, Headington, Oxford · 0.5 mi - St Bartholomews & Hollow Way Med Centre
Manzil Way, Cowley Road, Oxford · 1.7 mi - Bartlemas Surgery
The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, Oxford · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 939 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,416 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 91% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 91% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in OX3
- Barton Fields Road£425k
- London Road£297k
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- Windmill Road£776k
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