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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Oxford Circle
| type = Neighborhood
| location = Northeast Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19111, 19149
| named_for = Traffic circle at Oxford Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard
| boundaries = Roughly Rising Sun Avenue to Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard to Castor Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Mayfair]], [[Bustleton]], [[Feltonville]], [[Lawncrest]]
| major_streets = Roosevelt Boulevard, Oxford Avenue, Castor Avenue
| transit = SEPTA bus routes along Roosevelt Boulevard
| notable_landmarks = Oxford Circle (the traffic circle), Northeast commercial strips
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'''Oxford Circle''' is a neighborhood in [[Northeast Philadelphia]] named for the traffic circle where Oxford Avenue meets Roosevelt Boulevard. The neighborhood serves as a transitional area between the lower and far Northeast, featuring a mix of housing types and serving as a commercial crossroads.

== Oxford Circle ==

The '''Oxford Circle''' traffic circle is a significant junction:
* Where Roosevelt Boulevard meets Oxford Avenue
* Major traffic convergence point
* Defines the neighborhood's identity
* Commercial activity around the circle

== History ==

Oxford Circle developed in the early-to-mid 20th century as Northeast Philadelphia expanded. The intersection of major roads made it a natural commercial center. The neighborhood attracted working-class and middle-class families seeking affordable homeownership.

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Brick rowhouses
* Semi-detached homes
* Mix of older and mid-century construction
* Affordable prices
* Some apartment buildings

=== Demographics ===
* Working-class and middle-class families
* Diverse population
* Asian American community (growing)
* Latino community
* Mix of longtime and newer residents

== Commercial Areas ==

* Roosevelt Boulevard retail
* Castor Avenue shopping
* Oxford Avenue businesses
* Variety of ethnic restaurants and stores

== Living in Oxford Circle ==

* Affordable housing
* Commercial convenience
* Bus transit accessible
* Near Northeast amenities

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA buses:''' R, 14, 24, 67
* '''Roosevelt Boulevard:''' Major thoroughfare
* Central location in Northeast

== See Also ==

* [[Mayfair]]
* [[Bustleton]]
* [[Lawncrest]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]

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