OX2 8LT is a safe, established residential area on Templar Road, 0.5km from Cutteslowe in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
The people who live in OX2 8LT are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8LT are sourced from Output Area E00145663 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEMPLAR ROAD, OX2 8LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEMPLAR ROAD, OX2 8LT.
309
42
£ 69,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8LT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OX2 8LT's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8LT. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 740,000
1 sales · Mean £ 740,000
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8LT has low crime rates — 25 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 Education0.5 km
- Nai's Eatery0.8 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
6 nearby- Arden Lodge0.4 km
- Cotswold House0.8 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.3 km
- Remont0.8 km
- Remont Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.6 km
- Oxford4.1 km
- Islip4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Park Close0.1 km
- Marriott Close0.1 km
- Harefields0.2 km
- Harefields0.2 km
- Harbord Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28LT · Data under Open Government Licence