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Oxford house prices: £450,000 typical sale, £315k to £825k
The typical Oxford home sold for £450,000 in the year to June 2026, but ward medians run from £315,000 in Northfield Brook to £825,000 in Walton Manor.
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Oxford trains to London: 51 minutes, £6,692 a year
The fastest Oxford to Paddington train takes 51 minutes and an annual season ticket costs £6,692, £2,205 less than buying it week by week. Times and fares.
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Oxford roadworks: Botley Road reopens 20 September
Botley Road reopens on 20 September after three and a half years, and traffic filters replace the £5 congestion charge eight days later. What changes, and when.
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Oxford planning: 9,267 homes planned, 21,740 needed
Oxford's Local Plan 2045 went to the Secretary of State on 14 July with a target of 9,267 homes, 43% of assessed need. What that means for applications now.