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Singles in Oxford

Members from Oxford and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Oxford at a glance

  • With about 160,000 inhabitants, Oxford is one of the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It's part of England.
  • It's about 51 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: High Wycombe (23 miles), Reading (24 miles) and Swindon (26 miles).

Where to meet in Oxford

A weekday evening works well in Oxford: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Oxford

How far around Oxford can I search?

More than 1.9 million people live within 30 miles of Oxford, in 54 towns and cities including Reading, Milton Keynes and Swindon. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Oxford free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Oxford or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Oxford real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Oxford?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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