The Link, Headington, Oxford
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX3 8DU.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Link, Headington, Oxford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 2 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £397,375.
House prices on The Link compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Link 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 | 4 | £397,375 | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £220,000 | 2 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on The Link
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11B, The Link OX3 8DU | 2 Dec 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, The Link OX3 8DU | 14 Sep 2022 | £462,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Link OX3 8DU | 20 Sep 2019 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Link OX3 8DU | 18 Jul 2017 | £442,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Link OX3 8DU | 31 Mar 2016 | £325,000 | 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 The Link
Crime
151 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Link in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Link 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 The Link
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford 32 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 8–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bayards Hill School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School 82 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sandhills Community Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Windmill Primary School 623 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wood Farm Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Slade Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 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 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
- Oxford Parkway station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
- Islip station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stanway Road (o/s, Stanway Road) 1 min walk
- Collinwood Road (N-bound, Collinwood Road) 1 min walk
- A40 Risinghurst Turn (adj, London Road A40) 2 min walk
- Downside Road Post Office (opp, Downside Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hedena Health
207 London Road, Headington, Oxford · 0.5 mi - Manor Surgery
Osler Road, Headington, Oxford · 1.0 mi - St Bartholomews & Hollow Way Med Centre
Manzil Way, Cowley Road, Oxford · 1.9 mi - Bartlemas Surgery
The East Oxford Health Centre, 1 Manzil Way, Oxford · 2.0 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 10 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 38.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 788 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,866 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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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- New High Street£377k
- Stanway Road£450k