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Power cut reported Ref: UG5884

Power cut affecting Oxford and nearby areas

OX1 5AD, OX1 5AL, OX1 5LH, OX1 5LJ, OX1 5LL and 41 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

3 confirmed affected

Started

02 Nov, 13:51

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 720 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network by a third-party which has in turn caused the power to go off in your area. We know where this damage has taken place and our teams are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the damage and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

OX1 5AD, OX1 5AL, OX1 5LH, OX1 5LJ, OX1 5LL, OX1 5LN, OX1 5LP, OX1 5LQ, OX1 5LR, OX1 5LS, OX1 5LT, OX1 5LU, OX1 5LW, OX1 5LX, OX1 5LY, OX1 5NF, OX1 5NH, OX1 5NJ, OX1 5NT, OX1 5NU, OX1 5NW, OX1 5NY, OX1 5NZ, OX1 5PB, OX1 5PE, OX1 5PG, OX1 5PH, OX1 5PJ, OX1 5PL, OX1 5PN, OX1 5PP, OX1 5PS, OX1 5PY, OX1 5QJ, OX1 5QL, OX1 5QN, OX1 5QP, OX1 5QR, OX1 5QS, OX1 5QT, OX1 5QU, OX1 5QW, OX1 5QX, OX1 5QY, OX1 5RW, OX1 5

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Latest updates

  • 02 Nov, 13:53

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 1166 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by . If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 13:55

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 13:58

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 1166 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 14:05

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 14:13

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 1166 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network by a third-party which has in turn caused the power to go off in your area. We know where this damage has taken place and our teams are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the damage and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 14:15

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 14:18

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 1166 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network by a third-party which has in turn caused the power to go off in your area. We know where this damage has taken place and our teams are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the damage and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 14:25

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 14:43

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 546 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network by a third-party which has in turn caused the power to go off in your area. We know where this damage has taken place and our teams are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the damage and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 14:45

    Power cut reported

  • 02 Nov, 14:48

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 720 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 19:30 02/11/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network by a third-party which has in turn caused the power to go off in your area. We know where this damage has taken place and our teams are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the damage and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5884'

  • 02 Nov, 14:55

    Power cut reported

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