The amount of vacant retail space in central Oxford has risen to its highest level for at least 15 years, as the rise of online shopping, stubbornly low consumer confidence and the introduction of traffic restrictions have led to falling demand for physical space.
Oxford retail vacancies hit a 15-year high amid traffic curbs and shifting shopping habits
Retail parks reap rewards as city centre suffers
CoStar Analytics
July 9, 2025 | 10:12 AM
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- Properties
- Templars Square Shopping Centre
129 Pound Way, Oxford, OXF
- William Baker House
1 Broad St, Oxford, OXF
- The Covered Market
The Oxford Covered Mark, Oxford, OXF