Why Invest in Oxford?

Oxford stands out as one of the most prosperous economies in the country, with a promising future ahead. According to a Demos-PwC report, it has been recognized as the top UK city for both economic success and overall well-being.

Undoubtedly, the universities play a central role in Oxford’s achievements. The University of Oxford, in particular, stands as the largest single employer in Oxfordshire, with nearly 14,000 employees. However, Oxford’s success extends beyond academia. The city boasts thriving industries that offer well-paid jobs and contribute to its forward-facing economy. Sectors such as health, education, research, technology, and publishing are prominent, with institutions like the John Radcliffe Hospital serving as part of one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, renowned for its clinical excellence.

Notably, Oxford holds a special place in automotive history as the birthplace of one of the world’s most iconic cars—the Mini. The Mini Plant Oxford, located in Cowley, produces a staggering 1,000 Minis every day and ranks among the city’s largest private employers.

As for its population, Oxford currently stands at around 155,000 residents. Oxford City Council reports that the city is undergoing rapid population growth, with an increase of 15,000 people every decade, highlighting the attractiveness and appeal of living in this vibrant and thriving city.

• A Cherwell investigation has found that the average rent increase among Oxford colleges for 2023 sits at 8.62%.
• St Peter’s College is facing one of the healthiest rent hikes, at 12%.
• Wadham is another college facing large rent increases. After an initial proposed 14% increase.

Introduction of Oxford North and why Oxford North?

Oxford North is an exciting and transformative development project that has been garnering significant attention in recent years. Situated to the north of the historic city of Oxford, this ambitious venture aims to create a thriving and sustainable community with a unique blend of residential, commercial, and green spaces. If you are seeking a place that offers exceptional opportunities for living, working, and enjoying a high quality of life, Oxford North is a location that should be on your radar.

Why Oxford North?

• Oxford’s new innovation district
• Designed to support and develop the full science and tech ecosystem
• Providing a mix of start-up, grow, and bespoke HQ space
• Sustainable-led design – 40% better than anywhere else
• Curated 24/7 amenities, events and well-being offers for residents, occupiers, and visitors
• Well-connected to a large talent pool in Oxford and Oxfordshire
• Boosting the economy through construction jobs, supply chain and future occupation
• The community of the future for Oxford
• Delivering nearly one million sq ft of labs and workspaces, 480 new homes (both private & affordable), hotel, nursery, amenities, three new public parks and significant investment in travelling around sustainably, it will be a community engaged in creating a better future.
• Oxford North will connect academia and commerce, invention and investment.
• A planning application for three large laboratory and office buildings at a £700m “innovation district” has been approved.
• The overall masterplan includes:
  – 64 Acres of homes, workspaces, labs and commercial buildings.
  – 936,500sqf of labs & workspace
  – 4500 new jobs
  – 480 private & affordable new homes (317 in Canalside Quarter)

Introduction of Canalside Quarter – The Penrose & Brenner Building

Canalside Quarter is part of Oxford North, a dynamic new district for Oxford, and a thriving neighbourhood where you can live and connect, work and play, get active and be inspired – and so much more. With a choice of homes ranging from one to three bedroom apartments and three to five bedroom houses, Canalside Quarter gives you the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of this great city, in a fresh, modern and inspiring way. It is the future of Oxford living.

9 Highlights of the project

• Hong Kong 1st exclusive launch and 1st price list 
• Freehold & Limited Overseas Quota
• Starting price from  £360K
• Prime location with best prices in the heart of Oxford 
• Serene and Lush Surroundings | A 360 greenery breathtaking views of Canalside Quarter
• Well-connected infrastructures | Surrounded by schools, hospitals, shopping malls and tourist attractions
• Commitment to Sustainability | incorporates eco-friendly features
• Created by the biggest Developer – The Hill
• Expected Handover in spring 2025 with promisingly highest quality, rental yield and ROI for investors

Canalside Quarter is the residential element of Oxford North, located in north part of Oxford with easy access to 2 of the train stations Oxford Parkway and Oxford.
It will support discovery for years to come as an exciting extension to one of the world’s most famous cities. High quality, sustainable new homes in Oxford, one of the world’s greatest cities, with easy access to amenities and community facilities, along with green and welcoming spaces; this will be a great place to live. Across Canalside Quarter consists of 317 new homes, a mix of 1, 2, 3 beds apartments and 3,4, 5 beds houses.

Phase 1: The Penrose & Brenner Building

• Striking modern architecture and light-filled interiors
• Views of selected homes
• Two new green spaces: Neighborhood Square and Canalside Park
• Opposite all the amenities of Oxford North
• 14 mins by bicycle to Oxford city centre

By Foot

• 2 mins to Oxford A40
• 5 mins to Oxford North Amenities 
• 7 mins to Wolvercote Montessori Nursery 
• 9 mins to Wolvercote Primary School 

By Bicycle 

• 5 mins to Waitrose & Partners
• 14 mins to Oxford City Centre by bicycle (including 13 museums and galleries, 3 theatres, 4 cinemas, 116 restaurants, 400 shops, 22 cafes, and 37 pubs)

By Train from Oxford Parkway

• 12 mins to Bicester Village Designer Outlet (Contributes GBP18.6M in business rates each year, supports 4,000 jobs in Oxfordshire, welcoming approx. 7.3 million guests each year, 150+ luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques, personal shopping service, restaurants and cafes, extension plan includes: new public park, car and cycle hub, and additional guest services

By Car

• 2 mins to Oxford A40
• 14 mins to Oxford Airport 
• 15 mins to all surrounding attractions (Tourism is a significant part of Oxfordshire’s economy. In 2022 the total value of tourism was GBP2.17 billion to the local economy, with 26.5 million visits. The Cotswolds – The Cotswolds is the region in central-southwest England, along a range of rolling hills that rise from the meadows of the upper River Thames to an escarpment above the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale.
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • 800 square miles of rolling hills
  • River valleys and picturesque villages
  • Walking and cycling routes

The residential design exudes a light luxury style. In addition to high-end decoration facilities, the interior also has bright lighting. The low-density building offers a panoramic view of the surrounding green scenery. Apartments are available with one, two and three bedrooms, with prices starting from £364,950. Whether a family is immigrating or renting for investment, Oxford North is an opportunity worth paying attention to.

Full Transportation Networks

-£5 Billion project The East West Rail is being built in phases and is scheduled to complete in 2030.
– Once complete it will link Oxford, Bicester, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and communities in between.
– The new line will provide a route for potential new services between Southampton Central and Ipswich or Norwich via Reading, Didcot and Ely, using existing onward lines.

Outstanding Oxford’s Schools Network 

University of Oxford

The university has over 26,000 students, including both undergraduate and
postgraduate students. Of these, approximately 12,683 are undergraduates and 13,324 are postgraduates.

International students make up about 46% of the total student body, representing around 12,075 students from more than 160 countries and territories.

The admission process is highly competitive, with a large number of applicants vying for a limited number of places each year. For instance, there are typically only around 3,300 undergraduate places available each year, with over 23,000 people applying to start in 2022.

As one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, Oxford has a long history of academic excellence. It has produced a remarkable number of scholars, leaders, and intellectuals, including 28 British Prime Ministers, over 30 international leaders, 50 Nobel Prize winners, and numerous notable figures in arts and sciences.

For the eighth consecutive year running, the University of Oxford has been ranked the World’s Best University 2023 by Times Higher Education.

The university is made up of 39 semi-autonomous constituent colleges, 4 permanent private halls, and a range of academic departments which are organised into four divisions.

All the colleges are self-governing institutions within the university, each controlling its own membership and with its own internal structure and activities.

All students are members of a college. It does not have a main campus, and its buildings and facilities are scattered throughout the city centre. Undergraduate teaching at Oxford consists of lectures, small-group tutorials at the colleges and halls, seminars, laboratory work and occasionally further tutorials provided by the central university faculties and departments. Postgraduate teaching is provided in a predominantly centralised fashion.

Oxford operates the Ashmolean Museum, the world’s oldest university museum; Oxford University Press, the largest university press in the world; and the largest academic library system nationwide. In the fiscal year ending 31 July 2022, the university had a total consolidated income of £2.78 billion, of which £711.4 million was from research grants and contracts.

Nursery

• Wolvercote Montessori Nursery – 0.2 miles
• Cutteslowe Nursery – 1.3 miles – Ofsted Good
• Summertown Montessori – 1.4 miles

Primary

• Wolvercote Primary – 0.3 miles – Ofsted Good
• Cutteslowe Primary School – 1.3 miles – Ofsted Good

Secondary

• The Cherwell School – 2.0 miles – Ofsted Outstanding
• The Swan School (Cherwell Academy) – 2.4 miles – new school

Independent

• St Edward’s Independent – 1.4 miles. – Age 13-18
• Summer Fields School for boys Independent – 1.4 miles- Age 4-13
• Oxford High School for girls Independent – 2.0 miles – Age 4-18
• D’Overbroecks Independent – 2.0 miles – Age 7 -18
• Wychwood School for girls Independent – 2.1 miles – Age 11-18
• Dragon School Independent 2.2 miles – Age 4-13