Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8BZ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 8BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX2 8BZ's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £1.7M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

OX2 8BZ is a sought-after residential area on Woodstock Road, 0.5km from Upper Wolvercote in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Cutteslowe & Sunnymead ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 8BZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00145672 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8BZ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,362,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,545,000

Semi-Detached

£ 740,000

1 sales · Mean £ 740,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 8BZ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Wolvercote Primary School

Good332 pupils0.3 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils0.9 km
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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
S

The Cherwell School

Outstanding2062 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • North Oxford Sports Club1.0 km
  • North Oxford Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Plough0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Grape Minds0.9 km
  • Londis - First Turn Stores0.3 km
  • OX2 Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Wild Honey0.9 km
  • Alcock's Butchers And Fishmongers0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.5 km
  • Cotswold House0.6 km
  • Hollybush Guest House0.9 km
  • Marlborough House Hotel0.5 km
  • Remont0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Burnout BBQ1.0 km
  • D'Overbroeck's College0.8 km
  • Nai's Eatery1.0 km
  • New Dancing Dragon0.8 km
  • Pompette0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway2.2 km
  • Oxford3.5 km
  • Islip5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodstock Close0.0 km
  • Woodstock Close0.1 km
  • First Turn0.2 km
  • First Turn0.2 km
  • Squitchey Lane west0.3 km