Small claims court · Oxford

Small claims court in Oxford

The County Court hearing centre that deals with money claims in Oxford — where it is, and your nearest alternative.

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Local court
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Nearest alternative
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Courts within 25 mi
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What this page tells you

If you're making or defending a money claim in Oxford, your case is handled through the County Court. Oxford's hearing centre for money claims is Oxford Combined Court Centre.

Most money claims start online through Money Claim Online and are only sent to a hearing centre if the claim is defended and a hearing is needed. If you do need to attend, your nearest alternative court outside Oxford is High Wycombe County Court and Family Court, about 23 miles away.

Your court in Oxford

Oxford Combined Court Centre
OX1 1TL · Oxford
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Most money claims under £100,000 can be started online through Money Claim Online, without going to the court building in person. Read the small claims court guide.

Nearest alternative court

High Wycombe County Court and Family Court23 miles from Oxford

Always check the court named on your claim form or letter — it may not be the closest building to you.

Small claims court in Oxford — your questions

Which court handles small claims in Oxford?

Money claims (the "small claims track" for lower-value disputes) in Oxford are dealt with by the County Court at Oxford Combined Court Centre, OX1 1TL. Most claims are started online and only sent there if a hearing is needed.

Do I have to go to court in Oxford for a small claim?

Often not. Most money claims are started and managed online through Money Claim Online, and many settle or are decided on paper. A hearing is only listed if the claim is defended, in which case it would usually be heard at Oxford Combined Court Centre or, as the nearest alternative, High Wycombe County Court and Family Court (23 miles away).

How much does it cost to make a small claim in Oxford?

The issue fee is set nationally and scales with how much you're claiming — it's the same in Oxford as anywhere in England and Wales. See our small claims guide for the current fee bands and how to apply for help with fees.

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