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Quarry & Risinghurst

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About

Quarry & Risinghurst is a residential ward located in the eastern outskirts of Oxford. It is primarily composed of suburban housing estates built from the 1930s onwards, with a mix of semi-detached homes and some post-war terraces. The area is bounded by the ring road to the west and the open land of Shotover Country Park to the south and east. Its streets are generally quiet, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The ward's landscape is defined by its proximity to Shotover Hill, with several streets offering direct access to its extensive woodland and heathland paths. This provides a distinct contrast to the built environment, with open views across the city from higher ground. The area also contains several schools and community facilities, serving its settled population. The historical presence of the Risinghurst quarry, now largely filled, is reflected in the local geography and place names.

Area overview

On average Quarry & Risinghurst has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Quarry & Risinghurst is £68,288 per year. There are 1 schools in Quarry & Risinghurst: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Quarry & Risinghurst is home to around 7,088 people, with a population density of about 5,052.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Quarry & Risinghurst Population
7,088
Population density
5,052 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.29(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.48(+50%)
Drugs
15.94(+478%)
Shoplifting
15.38(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.43(+77%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,371
61.68%
Other White
843
11.9%
Indian
257
3.63%
Other Asian
230
3.25%
African
224
3.16%
Total population: 7,087

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,190
54.92%
Level 3 (A level)
691
11.9%
No qualifications
686
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
495
8.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
6.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
889
31.14%
Owns with a mortgage
774
27.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
761
26.65%
Social rents from council
220
7.71%
Other social rented
124
4.34%
Total households: 2,855

Property prices in Quarry & Risinghurst

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Quarry & Risinghurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £2,620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Quarry & Risinghurst in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quarry & Risinghurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£625,000
Flats12£276,884
Semi-Detached34£475,000
Terraced10£450,250

10 years median price trend in Quarry & Risinghurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quarry & Risinghurst.

All postcodes in Quarry & Risinghurst

OX38EH

Harold White Close

OX38LP

New Cross Road

OX38PE

Weyland Road

OX38AA

St Leonards Road

OX38LT

Bankside

OX39HD

Stowood Close

OX38BD

Trafford Road

OX38EL

Harold White Close

OX38AQ

Stile Road

OX38HX

Stanway Road

OX38HT

Stanway Road

OX38ET

Baker Close

OX38NX

Quarry Road

OX38HS

Collinwood Close

OX39GH

London Road

OX38JW

Cooper Place

OX39GL

London Road

OX38DN

London Road

OX38SZ

Old Road

OX38AX

Ramsay Road

OX38LB

Toot Hill Butts

OX38AU

Tilehouse Close

OX38NY

Binswood Avenue

OX38JZ

Green Road

OX38NZ

Binswood Avenue

OX38FS

Douglas Downes Close

OX39EW

Northfield Road

OX39JZ

Barton Road

OX38JG

Downside End

OX38AB

St Leonards Road

OX38AW

Holley Crescent

OX39EL

London Road

OX39JE

Barton Road

OX38BB

John Snow Place

OX38NQ

Margaret Road

OX38BA

Pitts Road

OX38TP

Spooner Close

OX38HW

Collinwood Road

OX39ES

North Way

OX38PA

Mark Road

OX38FT

Bushnell Close

OX38BE

Trafford Road

OX38EU

Green Road

OX38JR

Quarry Hollow

OX38LS

Gladstone Road

OX39HJ

Lyndworth Mews

OX38HN

Collinwood Road

OX38AL

Wharton Road

OX38LF

Forest Road

OX38JD

Lewis Close

OX38JS

Coppock Close

OX38DR

Ridgeway Road

OX39EJ

London Road

OX39GJ

London Road

OX38HZ

Grovelands Road

OX38HH

Collinwood Road

OX38JT

Quarry High Street

OX38NS

York Avenue

OX38EP

Slaymaker Close

OX38AR

Colemans Hill

OX38HL

Collinwood Road

OX38HY

Stanway Road

OX39EN

Sefton Road

OX38HP

Downside Road

OX38DT

Ridgeway Road

OX38PF

Larkfields

OX38DX

The Larches

OX38LQ

Trinity Road

OX38HG

Wychwood Lane

OX38JH

Pond Close

OX38HF

Netherwoods Road

OX38LD

Green Road

OX38NU

Quarry Road

OX38FW

London Road

OX38AJ

Wharton Road

OX38JX

Quarry High Street

OX38HB

Shelley Close

OX38JB

Ringwood Road

OX39JX

Barton Road

OX38DW

London Road

OX38LG

Spring Lane

OX38SB

Quarry Road

OX38JF

Downside End

OX38DH

Roundway

OX38LR

Chequers Place

OX38HR

Downside Road

OX38SS

Dorchester Close

OX38EZ

Kiln Lane

OX38SF

Spring Lane

OX39EP

Gurden Place

OX38ES

Carter Close

OX38HE

Netherwoods Road

OX38LE

Green Road

OX38AD

St Leonards Road

OX38AP

Colemans Hill

OX38HJ

Collinwood Road

OX38SX

Old Road

OX38JP

Quarry & Risinghurst

OX38SY

Old Road

OX38DJ

London Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.