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.
WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8BZ.
288
46
£ 69,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Wolvercote Primary School
Northern House Academy
Cutteslowe Primary School
The Cherwell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club1.0 km
- North Oxford Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.4 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: OX28BZ · Data under Open Government Licence