Oxford City Council marks progress on 51 affordable homes
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Oxford City Council has reached a construction milestone on 51 affordable homes at Northfield Gate in Littlemore.
Oxford City Council and its partners have reached a major construction milestone on a new affordable housing development at Northfield Gate in Littlemore. A topping out ceremony on 19 October marked the completion of the main structural work on the 51-home development, which is being built by Oxford City Council, its building company OX Place, and contractor Equans on the former Northfield Hostel site, unused since 2014.
The development will include 27 council homes for social rent and 24 homes for shared ownership, built across two four-storey blocks. All 51 homes will be energy efficient, well insulated with excellent air tightness, and incorporate solar panels into their design. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2027.
Counsellor Linda Smith, cabinet member for housing and communities, said the milestone showed progress on Oxford's housing needs. The scheme forms part of the council's Affordable Housing Supply Programme, which aims to deliver 1,600 affordable homes across Oxford between 2025 and 2029, including at least 850 homes for social rent.
How it is being reported
- Construction milestone for 51 affordable homes in OxfordThe new homes are being built at Northfield Gate in Littlemore by Oxford City Council, its building company OX Place, and contractor Equans on the former Northfield Hostel site.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Construction milestone for 51 affordable homes in OxfordThe new homes are being built at Northfield Gate in Littlemore by Oxford City Council, its building company OX Place, and contractor Equans on the former Northfield Hostel site.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Oxford City Council · OX Place · Equans · Northfield Gate · Littlemore · Linda Smith
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