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Window costs in Oxford

Indicative pricing for a standard 1200×1000mm casement window fully fitted in Oxford, across four common specifications.

MaterialGlazingSizePrice range
uPVC Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £600 - £1,500
uPVC Triple Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £900 - £2,100
Aluminium Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,080 - £2,640
Timber Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,440 - £4,200

Oxford specifics

Housing: City-centre college buildings and conservation areas severely restrict alterations; Victorian terraces in Jericho and Summertown are also protected.

Climate: Frost-hollow effect can dip temperatures below surrounding areas; cold snaps make draught-proofed timber sashes essential.

Price driver: Oxfordshire labour and access costs rank among the highest outside London; college and listed-building rules extend timelines and budgets.

Installers: Highly regulated market with specialist heritage joiners; college-approved contractor lists limit choice for central properties.

Property age in Oxford

Based on 58,024 Energy Performance Certificates issued across Oxford. Age band shapes which window fittings are specified — pre-1919 homes typically need timber sash or heritage-pattern casement; post-1980 stock accepts off-the-shelf uPVC.

Pre-1919: 20.5% (11,888 certs) 20.5%Pre-1919 1919-1944: 14.5% (8,442 certs) 14.5%1919-1944 1945-1964: 16% (9,296 certs) 16%1945-1964 1965-1980: 14.8% (8,610 certs) 14.8%1965-1980 1981-2002: 16.2% (9,423 certs) 16.2%1981-2002 2003+: 8.9% (5,165 certs) 8.9%
2003+ 8.9%

Source: DCLG EPC bulk domestic dataset (OGL v3). Certificates issued to 2026-04-24.

18 conservation areas recorded in Oxford on Historic England's national register. If your property sits inside one, expect Article 4 directions and consent requirements that affect window choice and material — see Article 4 directions and windows in conservation areas.

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