flats to rent in Oxford

Oxford is situated on the rivers Cherwell and Thames in the south east of England. The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire and has a population of over 164,000 people. House prices in Oxford are above the average and currently stand at approximately £320,000 for a house and £240,000 for a flat. The average rental price per month is around £1,160. Oxford is a city rich in history and this is reflected in the style of many of the buildings. Examples from nearly every architectural period are visible throughout the city. The city centre is the most expensive place to buy or rent a house and is popular with businessmen and professionals. The areas of Botley and South Hinksey are popular with professionals and young families. Cowley caters mainly for students and young professionals and can provide more affordable opportunities to buy or rent a house in Oxford. The area of Headington is situated near a number of hospitals and is popular with doctors, nurses and other employees.

There are a number of large employers within the city. The biggest employers are BMW Manufacturing, Oxford Bus Company and Unipart Group and unemployment is low. There are three universities in the city: Oxford University, Oxford Brookes University and Oxford and Cherwell Valley University. Combined, the universities provide over 47,000 places to students every year so the student population throughout the city is high. Oxford University is considered by many to be the most famous University in the world.

Oxford is a popular destination for tourists, attracting thousands of visitors each year from the UK and the rest of the world. There are many sights and attractions in the city including Christ Church Cathedral, Mesopotamia and the Ashmolean Museum.