Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

TEMPLAR ROAD, OX2 8LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPLAR ROAD, OX2 8LS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8LS 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

OX2 8LS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £665k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 8LS is a safe, established residential area on Templar Road, 0.3km 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 8LS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k, up 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8LS 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 8LS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 587,500

4 sales · Mean £ 635,750

Detached

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 8LS has low crime rates — 34 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Cutteslowe Primary School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Wolvercote Primary School

Good332 pupils1.1 km
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Northern House Academy

Inadequate82 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • North Oxford Golf Club0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.5 km
  • Nai's Eatery0.8 km
  • Cutteslowe Community Cafe0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • North Oxford Sports Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • OX2 Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Cutteslowe Community Larder0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Arden Lodge0.5 km
  • Cotswold House0.9 km
  • Hollybush Guest House0.4 km
  • Remont0.9 km
  • Remont Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway1.6 km
  • Oxford4.2 km
  • Islip4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Close0.0 km
  • Kendal Crescent Shops0.2 km
  • Marriott Close0.2 km
  • Holt Weer Close0.3 km
  • Harbord Road0.3 km