OX2 8LJ is a safe, established residential area on Harbord Road, 0.5km from Cutteslowe in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX2 8LJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8LJ are sourced from Output Area E00145659 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBORD ROAD, OX2 8LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORD ROAD, OX2 8LJ.
325
45
£ 69,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8LJ 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 8LJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8LJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 995,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,010,714
Detached
£ 895,000
9 sales · Mean £ 852,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8LJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cutteslowe Primary School
Wolvercote Primary School
Northern House Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- North Oxford Golf Club0.6 km
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.4 km
- Nai's Eatery0.9 km
- Cutteslowe Community Cafe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- OX2 Convenience Store0.3 km
- Cutteslowe Community Larder0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Arden Lodge0.5 km
- Cotswold House0.9 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.2 km
- Remont0.9 km
- Remont Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.5 km
- Oxford4.2 km
- Islip4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.1 km
- Harbord Road0.2 km
- Five Mile Drive0.2 km
- Marriott Close0.2 km
- Harefields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28LJ · Data under Open Government Licence