Folly Bridge, Oxford
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX1 4JU, OX1 4LB.
At a glance
4 property sales on Folly Bridge, Oxford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 30 Sep 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £329,333.
House prices on Folly Bridge compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Folly Bridge has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | £329,333 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £1,900,000 | 30 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Folly Bridge
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Cottage, 3, Folly Bridge OX1 4LB | 30 Sep 2024 | £1,900,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2-5, 1, Folly Bridge OX1 4JU | 15 Mar 2022 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Caudwells Castle, 5, Folly Bridge OX1 4LB | 30 Sep 2021 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Folly Bridge OX1 4JU | 1 Mar 2021 | £348,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 Folly Bridge
Crime
585 crimes were reported within about a mile of Folly Bridge in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 161 |
| Shoplifting | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 |
| Public order | 53 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Bicycle theft | 35 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Folly Bridge is in or near 4 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
- River Cherwell for the Oxford area Flood warning area
- River Thames and tributaries at New Botley, New Hinksey, North Hinksey, South Hinksey and Grandpont Flood warning 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 Folly Bridge
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 252 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Christ Church Cathedral School 128 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 2–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Grandpont Nursery School 69 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Magdalen College School 938 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 7–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cherwell College Oxford 20 pupils | Other independent school | 12–25 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 399 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| New College School 146 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 0.7 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Oxford Parkway station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
- Radley station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whitehouse Road (adj, Abingdon Road) 3 min walk
- Whitehouse Road (opp, Abingdon Road) 3 min walk
- Police Station (Stop P1, St Aldates) 3 min walk
- Police Station (Stop P2, St Aldates) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Luther Street Medical Practice
Luther Street, Oxford · 0.1 mi - Northgate Health Centre
15 Market Street, Oxford · 0.5 mi - Kes@Northgate
Northgate Health Centre, 15 Market Street, Oxford · 0.5 mi - St. Clement's Surgery
39 Temple Street, Oxford · 0.7 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 6 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 13.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 47.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 704 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 4.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 91.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 4,100 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 93% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
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