Is OX8 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in OX8 are higher than average, at 145 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of OX8?

The population for the OX8 area is approximately 21,475 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

OX8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OX8 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

21,475

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,664 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10

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8/10

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5/10

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10/10

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6/10

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8/10

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4/10

homeHome Ownership

6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 43, OX8 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX8 is a postcode district in West Oxfordshire, South East, covering 0 active and 2342 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across OX8 at 145 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OX8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1423

Anti-social behaviour351

Criminal damage and arson254

Other theft232

Public order201