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Oxford 3D Model

Work with confidence using Oxford's leading digital twin.

Explore, plan, analyse and present your work on a survey-accurate 3D city model of Oxford, including approved and under-construction buildings. Government-trusted by Oxford City Council, and built for everyone shaping the city, from architects and developers to asset managers and real estate teams.

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    54
    DATA LAYERS
  • 58 sq km
    MODELLED TO 15CM ACCURACY
  • 1
    HIGH DETAIL BUILDINGS
  • 105
    Consents approved
  • 263,147
    TREES, ACCURATE HEIGHT AND CANOPY

See Oxford's past, present & future with the VU.CITY timeline tool

VU.CITY Oxford city cluster skyline in 2026 Oxford in 2016 Oxford in 2026

Models. Data. Tools. All in one platform.

Oxford Carfax Accuracy

We provide the most accurate and detailed managed city models available. ±15cm for all buildings, trees and terrain.

Developments + data

Our public data is available to all users. You can also import your own, private data for your projects. Visualise, analyse and filter large-scale data sets with ease.

3D draw

Test and iterate ideas in survey-accurate context. Draw in 2D and 3D. Mark up plans and create maps with stakeholder-ready visual quality.

VU.CITY ZTV Analysis-1

Generate ZTV studies and viewsheds in just a few clicks. See sunlight paths and overshadowing instantly.

Visualise Real Estate assets and their views out in 4D

Create guided tours and presentations, export high quality imagery and share files with stakeholders for seamless collaboration and feedback.

GeometrySurvey-grade 3D city models
DataA public data library
Design toolsDraw, measure, annotate
Analysis toolsVisibility, sunlight and more
Presentation toolsTell your story, your way

Government-trusted Oxford coverage

From a single street to the whole city, our Oxford 3D model is mapped to 15cm accuracy.

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Oxford data layers for contextual viability

From transport and heritage to environmental factors, the data layers in our Oxford digital twin give you the context to make confident decisions.

Amenities & Services

  • Educational Establishments

  • GP Practices

  • Hospitals

  • Locally Important Buildings

  • Retail Boundaries

  • Supermarkets

Crime & Safety

  • Burglary

  • Drug Crime

  • Robbery

  • Shoplifting

  • Theft Crimes

Demographics & Economy

  • Annual Average Income Per Household

  • Deprivation Index

  • House Prices

  • Population Density 

Energy & Utilities

  • Broadband Speed

Environmental

  • Flood Risk Areas
  • Rail Noise
  • Road Noise

Green Spaces & Open Areas

  • Greenspace Sites

Heritage & Conservation

  • Conservation Areas

  • Listed Buildings

  • Scheduled Monuments

Planning & Development

  • Brownfield Sites

  • Developments

Transport & Accessibility

  • Cycle Network

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VU.CITY Oxford is the largest and most accurate interactive 3D model available.

Oxford is known as the city of dreaming spires, and protecting them is key.

With 18 conservation areas and over 1,200 listed buildings, Oxford is famed for its historic buildings and skyline. Any new scheme must make a positive contribution to it. That’s why the city has a series of strategically important view cones, protected views from ten different aspects that are key to planning policy. VU.CITY Oxford lets you fully analyse many of these long-range views and understand a scheme’s impact on the skyline. Tools such as AOD make it easy to consider height sensitivities in the city centre.

Oxford’s notable past is set to be matched by an exciting future, with significant economic and population growth ahead. The city sits within the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor (formerly known as the OxCam Arc), linking Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, and a government ambition for sustainable growth and prosperity for all.

Much of that growth is being driven by science and innovation. Oxford is a growing hub for life sciences, with new labs and research buildings coming forward across the city. VU.CITY Oxford includes approved and under-construction schemes, so you can see how this new wave of development is reshaping Oxford and test your own plans in that future context.

Oxford City Council already uses VU.CITY Oxford, and the model is built for architects, planners, developers, asset managers and real estate teams too. Use it to understand a site’s opportunities and challenges, test designs in context, strengthen pre-app conversations and planning submissions, and improve how everyone involved collaborates.

VU.CITY Oxford FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about VU.CITY's Oxford 3D Digital Twin and Model.

What is VU.CITY Oxford, and how does it support urban planning in Oxford?

VU.CITY Oxford is a high-detail 3D model designed to aid planners, developers, and architects in visualising and analysing proposed projects within Oxford, promoting better-informed planning decisions.

How can VU.CITY Oxford enhance planning applications and approvals?

With accurate 3D visualisation of projects in Oxford's urban landscape, VU.CITY Oxford helps streamline planning applications, providing clarity and context that improve communication with stakeholders and authorities.

What data layers are available in VU.CITY Oxford for comprehensive project analysis?

VU.CITY Oxford offers data layers such as transportation infrastructure, historical landmarks, environmental zones, and conservation areas, supporting planners in creating compliant and well-integrated developments.

How does VU.CITY Oxford promote sustainable urban planning and heritage conservation?

By visualising Oxford’s heritage areas alongside environmental data, VU.CITY Oxford aids in sustainable urban planning that respects historical sites and meets eco-friendly goals.

Can VU.CITY Oxford be used to engage Oxford residents in development projects?

Yes, VU.CITY Oxford allows for interactive visualisations that make public consultations more transparent, helping residents understand the impact of new developments and providing feedback opportunities.

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