Conveyancing costs in Oxford
Stamp duty and legal fees at Oxford's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Oxford?
As of August 2026, the average home in Oxford costs £478,080. A home mover paying the local average of £585,310 pays £19,266 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £409,369 pays £5,468. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £409,369 | £5,468 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £7,051 to £7,956 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £585,310 | £19,266 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,174 to £22,259 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £291,220 | £4,561 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £6,324 to £7,529 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £965,950 | £40,345 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £42,493 to £43,818 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £478,080 | £37,808 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £39,391 to £40,296 |
More questions about buying in Oxford
What is the average house price in Oxford?
£478,080 in August 2026, 63% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Oxford have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Oxford?
£19,266 in all on the local average for home movers, £585,310, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £335,310 (£16,766).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Oxford?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £409,369, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £5,468.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Oxford?
Flats average £291,220 (61% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £4,561 in stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Oxford?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £797,911 in June 2026, 74% more than existing homes at £458,812.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Oxford?
£2,678 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Oxford.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Oxford?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £478,080 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Oxford compare?
| Property type | Oxford | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £478,080 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £965,950 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £589,760 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £469,986 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £291,220 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £409,369 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Cherwell | £355,981 | £10,934 |
| South Oxfordshire | £471,427 | £17,808 |
| Vale of White Horse | £411,712 | £14,381 |
| West Oxfordshire | £416,123 | £14,881 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Oxford.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Oxford?
How much does conveyancing cost in Oxford?
Buying in Oxford? We'll introduce you to an independent SRA-regulated conveyancing solicitor, who sends you their own quote.
Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.