OX2 8EY is a sought-after residential area on Jordan Hill Road, 1.0km from Cutteslowe in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX2 8EY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8EY are sourced from Output Area E00145677 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JORDAN HILL ROAD, OX2 8EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JORDAN HILL ROAD, OX2 8EY.
322
45
£ 69,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8EY 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 45, OX2 8EY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8EY. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8EY has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wolvercote Primary School
Cutteslowe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- North Oxford Golf Club0.1 km
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.2 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- OX2 Convenience Store0.8 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt0.7 km
- M&S Simply Food - BP Connect0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Arden Lodge0.7 km
- Holiday Inn - Oxford0.7 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.4 km
- Oxford Peartree Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.1 km
- Islip4.2 km
- Oxford4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jordan Hill0.2 km
- Jordan Hill0.2 km
- Five Mile Drive0.4 km
- Lakeside HAR DEL0.4 km
- Linkside Ave HAR DEL0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28EY · Data under Open Government Licence