South East • OX1 postcode area

    Oxford Central (OX1) site snapshot

    A planning-aware snapshot of the OX1 postcode area in Oxford. Use it to frame address-specific questions; conditions and authority boundaries can vary within the area.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Character

    University colleges, Carfax, High Street, Cathedral.

    Flood risk

    Thames and Cherwell flood zones to south and east.

    Heritage

    Central Conservation Area covers most. View Cones SPD strict.

    Transport

    Oxford station, central bus station.

    Market context

    Severe height limits (~18m), high heritage scrutiny.

    Planning authority

    This area guide references Oxford City Council. Confirm the responsible authority for the exact site address. View Cones SPD protects 10 named view corridors of city skyline. Height limits effectively 18.2m citywide.

    Questions

    What is the flood risk in OX1?

    Thames and Cherwell flood zones to south and east.

    Which planning authority covers OX1?

    This guide references Oxford City Council. Confirm the authority using the exact site address; a postcode area is not an authority boundary.

    Check a site in OX1

    Check available flood information for the site address and inspect the source coverage before drawing a conclusion.

    Check flood risk

    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.