How long is the NHS wait for echocardiogram in the OX2 postcode?

Patients living in the OX2 postcode (Jericho and Summertown (OX2)) are typically referred to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for echocardiogram across these trust is approximately 12 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 33 weeks. NHS England publishes wait times at the trust level, not the outcode level — so this is the closest accurate breakdown for OX2 residents.

How much does private echocardiogram cost near OX2?

Private echocardiogram in the UK typically costs £250–£600, with a typical price around £395. Oxford has private hospitals from Spire, Nuffield, Circle, or HCA Healthcare offering this procedure with a typical wait of 2–4 weeks. Always confirm the exact total cost (including consultation, surgery, anaesthesia, follow-ups) before booking.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside OX2?

Yes. Under NHS Patient Choice rules you can ask your GP to refer you to any NHS trust in England — not just the one closest to your home. If a trust elsewhere has a shorter waiting list, you can request a referral there. Travel costs for treatment further from home are your own responsibility.

Echocardiogram in OX2 (Jericho and Summertown (OX2))

If you live in the OX2 postcode (Jericho and Summertown (OX2)), your GP will most likely refer you to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for echocardiogram is 12 weeks. Private treatment from £250.

NHS

Faster than the national average

12 weeks

Median wait for OX2 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 33 weeks
Patients waiting:: 3,724
Seen within 18 weeks:: 2541%

Free at the point of use. Aggregated from 1 NHS trust serving the OX area.

Private

Days, not weeks

£395

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £250
Highest published:: £600
Typical wait:: 2–4 weeks

Self-fund or use health insurance. Major UK groups: Spire, Nuffield, Circle, HCA.

How outcode waits work: NHS England publishes wait times per NHS trust, not per outcode. OX2 sits inside the wider OX postcode area, and patients are typically referred to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.