Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

HARBORD ROAD, OX2 8LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBORD ROAD, OX2 8LJ.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 69,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

home £1,121,428 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Wolvercote Primary School

Good332 pupils1.1 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • North Oxford Sports Club0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • OX2 Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Cutteslowe Community Larder0.7 km
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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