House prices are continuing to shoot up across the country, with the new national average for a typical UK home climbing to a record £265,312.

In Oxford, buying a house is no mean feat and the cost of a small family home sits well above the national average.

The question is, what can you get in Oxford for below the national average?

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Priced between £230,000 and £240,000, these properties are all available to buy now.

Check them out below: 

Mather Road 

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This property is described as "ideal" for first time buyers or investors and is for sale for £230,000.  

Marketed by Scottfraser this property is available on a leasehold basis. 

The ground floor apartment has an open, modern layout and comes with a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a white and chrome bathroom.

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Trinity Court 

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Also on the market with Scottfraser, this 'contemporary and light' ground floor apartment is available with parking. 

The apartment has an open plan kitchen and living space with a double bedroom and built-in storage. 

The property is on the market for £230,000. 

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Banbury Road 

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There are several age- restricted apartments are available on Banbury Road for £235,000 each. 

The one-bedroom flats are in a purpose-built complex designed for 'independent living' and is located in central Summertown. 

The apartment is accessed from a communal hallway, the accommodation comprising entrance lobby, living room with separate kitchen area, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, shower room.

There is also a communal garden. 

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Oxford Road 

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This two bedroom flat is available with Northwood. 

The property comprises a ground floor private entrance leading upstairs to two double bedrooms. 

There is a fully equiped kitchen and spacious lounge, with family bathroom.

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