About Boars Hill

Boars Hill is a residential area located in Oxfordshire, England, within the OX1 postcode area. It lies just south of the town of Oxford, offering elevated views across the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its quiet, leafy streets and a mix of traditional and modern housing. While it is primarily a residential community, it benefits from good transport links to Oxford and nearby towns. The hill itself provides a pleasant vantage point, with walking paths and green spaces accessible to residents. The area has a strong sense of community and is popular with families and professionals working in Oxford. Its proximity to the city makes it a convenient location for those seeking a more suburban lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities.

School Ratings in Boars Hill

Families in Boars Hill have access to 102 local schools. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Boars Hill

Homes sell for an average of £868K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £380K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Boars Hill

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Boars Hill, with 83 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Boars Hill

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Boars Hill among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Boars Hill

Boars Hill benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,783 sales

Average Price £868K
£1K — £67.23M
Detached £816K 398
Semi £496K 329
Terraced £589K 366
Flat £380K 542

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

50 Primary
10 Secondary
42 Other
Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Sunningwell Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Dry Sandford Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Matthew Arnold School Secondary 1.7 miles Chandlings Prep 1.7 miles Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Primary Good 1.7 miles North Hinksey Church of England Primary School Primary 2 miles Grandpont Nursery School Nursery Good 2.2 miles Cothill House 2.3 miles New Hinksey Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles St Swithun's CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Botley School Primary Requires Improvement 2.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Boars Hill IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Boars Hill experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,782 Children (0-15) 11%
34,519 Working Age 77%
6,827 Older (60+) 15%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Boars Hill 587 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Boars Hill are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

176 Violence & Sexual Offences
83 Shoplifting
54 Other Theft
51 Public Order
39 Bicycle Theft
38 Criminal Damage & Arson
38 Vehicle Crime
30 Anti-Social Behaviour
27 Burglary
17 Drugs
16 Other Crime
11 Theft from Person
6 Robbery
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Thames Valley Abingdon Outer Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Radley Train Station 3.2 miles
Culham Train Station 5.3 miles
Appleford Train Station 6.8 miles
Islip Train Station 7.8 miles
Didcot Parkway Train Station 7.9 miles
Hanborough Train Station 8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wootton 0.9 miles Foxcombe Hill 0.9 miles Henwood 1.2 miles Bayworth 1.4 miles Chawley 1.4 miles Harcourt Hill 1.4 miles Sunningwell 1.4 miles South Hinksey 1.8 miles Cumnor 1.8 miles Dry Sandford 1.8 miles Botley 1.9 miles Bessels Leigh 2 miles

Local Government

District Oxford
County Oxfordshire
Ward Osney & St Thomas
Constituency Oxford East
Parish Oxford, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in OX1 30 shown View all streets

(Lower) Fisher Row 2 A34 2 Abbey Walk 2 Abingdon Road 19 Addison's Walk 1 Albion Place 3 Alfred Street 1 Avenue 2 5 Avenue 3 3 Avenue 4 2 B4017 1 Badger Lane 1 Bagley Close 4 Bagley Wood Road 4 Baltic Wharf 1 Barleycott Lane 2 Bath Place 1 Bayworth Lane 1 Bear Lane 1 Beaumont Buildings 1 Beaumont Lane 1 Beaumont Street 11 Becket Street 1 Bedwells Heath 2 Berkeley Road 1 Bertie Place 2 Besselsleigh Road 1 Betty Lane 1 Blackhall Road 7 Blackman Close 1

Postcodes in OX1 50 shown View all postcodes

OX1 1AA OX1 1AB OX1 1AD OX1 1AE OX1 1AF OX1 1AG OX1 1AN OX1 1AP OX1 1AW OX1 1AY OX1 1AZ OX1 1BD OX1 1BN OX1 1BP OX1 1BS OX1 1BT OX1 1BU OX1 1BX OX1 1BY OX1 1BZ OX1 1DA OX1 1DB OX1 1DE OX1 1DF OX1 1DG OX1 1DN OX1 1DP OX1 1DQ OX1 1DS OX1 1DU OX1 1DW OX1 1DZ OX1 1EA OX1 1EB OX1 1EE OX1 1EF OX1 1EH OX1 1EJ OX1 1EP OX1 1EQ OX1 1ER OX1 1ES OX1 1ET OX1 1EW OX1 1EX OX1 1EZ OX1 1GA OX1 1GB OX1 1GD OX1 1GE