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Risinghurst & Sandhills

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About

Risinghurst & Sandhills is a residential area located in the northeast of Oxford, bordered by Headington and Barton. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and council estates. It is well-connected to the city centre via bus routes, making it a practical choice for commuters. Local amenities include a small shopping parade on Risinghurst Square, offering convenience stores, a pharmacy, and takeaways.

The area is close to Shotover Country Park, providing green space for walking and outdoor activities. Schools like Windmill Primary and Cheney School serve the community, while nearby Headington offers additional shopping and healthcare facilities. Risinghurst & Sandhills has a quiet, suburban feel, with a mix of long-term residents and younger families. The area’s proximity to Oxford Brookes University and the John Radcliffe Hospital adds to its appeal for students and healthcare workers.

Area overview

On average Risinghurst & Sandhills has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £73,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Risinghurst & Sandhills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Risinghurst & Sandhills Population
8,468
Population density
5,229.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,174
61.13%
Other White
1,056
12.48%
Indian
319
3.77%
African
281
3.32%
Other Asian
262
3.1%
Total population: 8,464

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
30.9%
Owns with a mortgage
965
28.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
918
27.04%
Social rents from council
242
7.13%
Other social rented
115
3.39%
Total households: 3,395

Property prices in Risinghurst & Sandhills

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Risinghurst & Sandhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Risinghurst & Sandhills 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 Risinghurst & Sandhills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£620,000
Flats16£250,000
Semi-Detached44£475,000
Terraced17£430,000

10 years median price trend in Risinghurst & Sandhills

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

All postcodes in Risinghurst & Sandhills

OX38LA

Green Road

OX38LD

Forest Road

OX38LR

Chequers Place

OX38NT

Quarry Road

OX39EB

London Road

OX38AF

Holyoake Road

OX38ES

Carter Close

OX38FE

Delbush Avenue

OX38HH

Collinwood Road

OX38PA

Mark Road

OX38SB

Douglas Downes Close

OX38SY

Old Road

OX38HN

Collinwood Close

OX38PD

Weyland Road

OX39EE

London Road

OX38DN

Collinwood Road

OX38EG

Burdell Avenue

OX38HF

Lewis Close

OX38HX

Stanway Road

OX38LZ

Green Ridges

OX38SZ

Masons Road

OX38AR

Colemans Hill

OX38BB

John Snow Place

OX38BJ

Waynflete Road

OX38EP

Richards Way

OX38JH

Pond Close

OX38AA

St Leonard's Road

OX38BN

Waynflete Road

OX38DR

Green Road

OX38HJ

Collinwood Road

OX38JT

Coppock Close

OX38LN

Gladstone Road

OX38LW

Gladstone Road

OX38ND

Cummings Close

OX38XD

Colwell Drive

OX38AB

St Leonard's Road

OX38BE

Pitts Road

OX38DP

London Road

OX38EL

Harold White Close

OX38EZ

Kiln Lane

OX38FT

Bushnell Close

OX38NX

Margaret Road

OX38SF

Spring Lane

OX38TH

Old Road

OX39ED

London Road

OX38DT

Ridgeway Road

OX38HB

Downside Road

OX38HL

Collinwood Road

OX38JB

Ringwood Road

OX38HT

Stanway Road

OX38JP

Risinghurst & Sandhills

OX38JX

Bushnell Close

OX39EG

Gladstone Road

OX38AU

Tilehouse Close

OX38JQ

Downside Road

OX38LY

Green Ridges

OX39GL

London Road

OX38SS

Dorchester Close

OX38FN

Delbush Avenue

OX38HE

Netherwoods Road

OX38LE

Green Road

OX38LQ

Quarry School Place

OX38NJ

Margaret Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.