OX2 8LL is a safe, established residential area on Talbot Road, 0.6km from Cutteslowe in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX2, OX2 8LL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8LL are sourced from Output Area E00145659 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALBOT ROAD, OX2 8LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT ROAD, OX2 8LL.
325
45
£ 69,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8LL 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 8LL'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8LL. 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
Detached
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8LL has low crime rates — 35 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
5 nearby- North Oxford Golf Club0.4 km
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.3 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Cutteslowe Community Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club0.1 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- OX2 Convenience Store0.4 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt1.0 km
- M&S Simply Food - BP Connect1.0 km
- Cutteslowe Community Larder0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Arden Lodge0.4 km
- Cotswold House1.0 km
- Holiday Inn - Oxford1.0 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.1 km
- Remont1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.4 km
- Oxford4.3 km
- Islip4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Harbord Road0.1 km
- Five Mile Drive0.1 km
- Five Mile Drive0.1 km
- Harefields0.2 km
- Harefields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28LL · Data under Open Government Licence