OX2 8FD is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Wolvercote in Wolvercote. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 8FD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 38 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 8FD are sourced from Output Area E00145673 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 8FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 8FD.
260
48
£ 69,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 8FD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8FD. The average age is 48.3. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8FD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wolvercote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Port Meadow Convenience Store0.3 km
- M&S Simply Food - BP Connect0.9 km
- Londis - First Turn Stores0.6 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Jacob's Inn0.6 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
- The Plough0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oxford Peartree Travelodge0.9 km
- Holiday Inn - Oxford0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Jurys Inn Hotel And Conference Venue0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.2 km
- Oxford3.9 km
- Islip5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Goose Green Close0.2 km
- Elmthorpe Road0.3 km
- Clifford Place0.3 km
- Elmthorpe Road0.3 km
- Goose Green Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28FD · Data under Open Government Licence