Savills Oxford

Oxford, steeped in history and famous for its world class University, is known as the City of Dreaming Spires. It has a population of nearly 154,000, including over 30,000 full time students.

The city is densely populated and yet, within its boundary, 52% of it is actually open space, mainly around the River Thames and in the College grounds. Much of the land and property in and around Oxford is owned by the Colleges.

Oxford is a bustling cosmopolitan city and is home to a growing hi-tech community, with businesses located in and around the town where there are several science and business parks. The city’s highly regarded teaching hospitals have also helped to create a thriving medical sciences community.

There are many well known top public and state schools in Oxford which draw families to the area. Primary schools include The Dragon School and SS Philip and James (known locally as Phil and Jim’s), and secondary schools include St Edward’s, The High School and Headington School to name but a few.

There is a thriving residential property market in Oxford and the city is exceptionally well located. Close to the M40 and other major routes, Oxford is very accessible and is just an hour from London Paddington by train. Oxford Airport at Kidlington, is the Thames Valley area’s primary regional and business airport.

Savills residential office is located in Summertown, North Oxford.