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Living in Oxford, England:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Oxford, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked 11 people living in Oxford what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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Vibrant, young, lots of students, lots of internationals, very intellectual place. Also very expensive to live here.

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Oxford is a great multinational place with lots of universities, parks and history. We could say an English version of Amsterdam, not for coffee shops but bicycles🙂

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Bianka, says: 2023

Oxford is a beautiful and vibrant city. There are many exciting and unique cafés and shops to visit. Not only do you have the grand, illustrious Oxford University Colleges, but you also have the historic Oxford Castle and Prison. If you seek a more energetic excursion, why not consider visiting the ice rink? There is so much wondering and joy to be had in the City of Oxford!

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Abigail, says: 2020

Expect Oxford as a proper city instead of a small town, for Oxford does have everything a city-person needs. There are chain restaurants, shopping malls, and famous boutiques. There are even tons of nice cafe shops, antique bookstores, and interesting little places to explore inside the streets. Oxford might sound less exciting than big cities like London, but it is indeed a sweet place for living.

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Jessica, says: 2020

My nearest city, Oxford, is a fascinating and historically important place. It is home to one of the best universities in the world, attracting the best students and lecturers from around the globe. It consists of a centre of beautiful historic buildings which house university departments and other public buildings, such as cinemas and two prominent theatres.

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If moving to Oxford, be aware that it is the most unaffordable city in England. You will have to pay up to 50% of your income on rent for a decent flat. It might be cheaper to move to one of the neighboring towns and commute into Oxford instead.

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Maleeha, says: 2020

Oxford is a great, student-friendly city but similarly as expensive as London. There are lots of parks and museums in which one can get lost in the wonders presented. One of the major attractions is a 1000+ years old dungeon, which was part of a castle. There are famous movie backgrounds all around the city and surrounding areas.

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Oxford has been called the “City of Dreaming Spires” for its storied and beautiful old buildings. Best known for the university, the oldest in the English-speaking world, it also lends its name to institutions such as the Oxford English Dictionary, the Oxford comma, and, less famously, the Oxford Down, a regional breed of sheep.

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A key piece of information about Oxford is its house prices: they are among the highest in the UK – second only to London – and can therefore serve to exclude first-time buyers. However, Oxford is a lovely city; it possesses a wide range of public transport facilities, which is beneficial to those without a car. The history and culture in Oxford is second to none. The University offers a variety of free talks for the public, while those interested in fashion will appreciate the many international clothing companies present at the Westgate Shopping Centre.

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I think someone moving to Oxford ought to reconsider. The city is very picturesque, but has a surprising lack of cultural activity, in terms of arts, theatre and live music. It is really best seen in short bursts. I would highly recommend visiting in summer, when the countryside can be appreciated in all its glory, and punting is all the rage.

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Teresa, says: 2020

Oxford is known globally for its unprecedented insight into the historicity of academia; the architecture of a single gargoyle of one college conceals an impressive tale. It also offers smaller charms that a younger, ‘woke’ city cannot boast: the fascinating antiquity of shops along the cobbled path of Turl Street, for instance.

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