A ceremonial groundbreaking this week marked progress on the development of 12 affordable homes on land to the north west of Goose Green Close in Wolvercote.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 14th, and was attended by senior Oxford councillors, including Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, and Councillor Nigel Chapman, Cabinet Member for Council Companies.
The scheme, being brought forward by Oxford City Council in partnership with OX Place, its wholly owned housing company, and The Hill Group, will provide much-needed homes for local people. The development will deliver a mix of high-quality homes designed to meet a range of housing needs, including 10 one, three and four-bedroom homes for social rent alongside a duo of two-bedroom homes for shared ownership and 12 homes for private sale.
The new homes will be built to modern environmental standards, with a focus on energy efficiency and low-carbon living, helping to reduce energy bills for residents while supporting the city’s climate ambitions.
The project forms part of Oxford City Council’s wider Affordable Housing Supply Programme to deliver around 1,600 affordable homes across Oxford between 2025 and 2029, with a significant proportion at social rent. This will help address housing needs in one of the UK’s least affordable cities.
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“Starting work at Goose Green, adjacent to the Oxford North development marks another important step in tackling Oxford’s housing crisis. These new homes will provide genuinely affordable options for local people, particularly those on our housing register or in urgent need.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes across the city, and this area is a key part of that effort, helping us meet unmet housing need while building sustainable communities for the future.”
- Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities
“OX Place is pleased to be working in partnership with Oxford City Council and The Hill Group to deliver this important scheme at Goose Green. There is a clear and urgent need for affordable housing in Oxford, and the company is proud to be playing a critical role in creating a range of well-designed, all electric homes built to the highest environmental standards. We look forward to welcoming the new residents who will live in these homes which will benefit many generations in the decades ahead.”
- Councillor Nigel Chapman, Cabinet Member for Citizen Focused Services and Council Companies
“Breaking ground at Goose Green is a significant moment for Wolvercote and for our continued commitment to Oxford. Working alongside Oxford City Council and OX Place, we understand the scale of the housing challenge facing this city, and we’re proud to bring in our expertise to deliver sustainable, well-designed homes that will make a real difference to the community for years to come.”
- Ryan Harris, Regional Director, The Hill Group
