Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

ROTHAFIELD ROAD, OX2 8JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHAFIELD ROAD, OX2 8JJ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 8JJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX2 8JJ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £732k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

OX2 8JJ is a sought-after residential area on Rothafield Road, 0.9km from Upper Wolvercote in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX2 8JJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k. 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 8JJ are sourced from Output Area E00145664 (shared with 9 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 8JJ. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 678,333

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

OX2 8JJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Wolvercote Primary School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • North Oxford Golf Club0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Jurys Inn Hotel And Conference Venue0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • North Oxford Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis - First Turn Stores0.7 km
  • OX2 Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Welcome Break Forecourt0.8 km
  • M&S Simply Food - BP Connect0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.2 km
  • Cotswold House0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn - Oxford0.8 km
  • Hollybush Guest House0.4 km
  • Remont0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway1.7 km
  • Oxford4.0 km
  • Islip4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rotha Field Rd HAR DEL0.0 km
  • Rotha Field Rd HAR DEL0.1 km
  • Five Mile Drv HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Sunderland Ave HAR DEL0.2 km
  • Five Mile Drv HAR DEL0.2 km