OX2 8NP is a safe, established residential area on Park Close, 0.2km from Cutteslowe in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OX2 8NP is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00145660 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK CLOSE, OX2 8NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK CLOSE, OX2 8NP.
259
41
£ 69,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8NP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in OX2 8NP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8NP. The average age is 41.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 347,500
36 sales · Mean £ 344,597
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 8NP has low crime rates — 33 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 Club0.7 km
- Baxterstorey At Pearson Education0.6 km
- Nai's Eatery0.8 km
- Cutteslowe Community Cafe0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- North Oxford Sports Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- OX2 Convenience Store0.2 km
- Cutteslowe Community Larder0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Arden Lodge0.7 km
- Cotswold House0.9 km
- Hollybush Guest House0.5 km
- Remont0.9 km
- Remont Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway1.6 km
- Oxford4.2 km
- Islip4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kendal Crescent Shops0.1 km
- Park Close0.2 km
- Holt Weer Close0.3 km
- Marriott Close0.3 km
- Harbord Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28NP · Data under Open Government Licence