OX2 8PU is a sought-after residential area on Webbs Close, 0.2km from Wolvercote, Lower in Wolvercote. Administratively it sits within Wolvercote ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 8PU are sourced from Output Area E00145668 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEBBS CLOSE, OX2 8PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEBBS CLOSE, OX2 8PU.
422
37
£ 69,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 8PU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 8PU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 8PU. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX2 8PU is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wolvercote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Plough1.0 km
- Jacob's Inn0.2 km
- The Trout Inn0.3 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Port Meadow Convenience Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford Parkway2.9 km
- Oxford3.6 km
- Islip6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Webbs Close DEL0.1 km
- Webbs Close DEL0.1 km
- Papermill Square0.3 km
- Home Close0.3 km
- Home Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX28PU · Data under Open Government Licence