Northway, Oxford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northway
Housing Estate
Plowman Tower in Northway
Northway
Population	6,500 (Includes Headington Hill) (2021 Census)
OS grid reference	SP538081
District	Oxford
Shire county	Oxfordshire
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Oxford
Postcode district	OX3
Dialling code	01865
Police	Thames Valley
Fire	Oxfordshire
Ambulance	South Central
EU Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Oxford East
List of places UK England Oxfordshire 51°46′16″N 1°13′16″W / 51.771°N 1.221°W / 51.771; -1.221

Northway is a neighborhood located in the northeast part of Oxford, England. It sits just inside the main Oxford ring road, which is a big road that goes around the city. Northway is close to other areas like Marston and the John Radcliffe Hospital, which is a large hospital.

This area is mostly made up of social housing. This means the homes were built by the local government, Oxford City Council, back in the 1950s. Today, many of these houses and apartments are owned by private people. To the southwest of Northway, you'll find a road called Headley Way. To the northwest, there's Marsh Lane.

History of Northway

Northway has an interesting past, especially with its buildings.

Plowman Tower: A Landmark Building

One of the most famous buildings in Northway is Plowman Tower. This tall building was built by the Oxford City Council in 1965. It was a very important building because it was the first tower block ever built in Oxfordshire. A tower block is a tall building with many floors, usually used for apartments.

Community Life and Facilities

Northway has several places where people can gather and enjoy activities.

Community and Sports Centers

• Community Centre: There is a Community Centre located in Dora Carr Close. This is a place where people can meet, take part in activities, and hold events.
• Sports Centre: For those who love sports, there's a Sports Centre on Maltfield Road. It's a great place to play and stay active.

Local Church

Northway also has a church called Northway Evangelical Church, which serves the local community.

Images for kids

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  Shops on Cherwell Drive, near Northway.