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Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

About

Wolvercote lies in Oxford's northern outskirts, bordering the open spaces of Port Meadow and the River Thames. The area retains a village-like atmosphere with its own green, primary school, and local pubs. The historic Wolvercote Paper Mill, once a major employer, is a notable local landmark. Housing is a mix of older cottages and more modern developments, providing a residential community somewhat separate from the central city bustle.

Immediately to the east, Cutteslowe is a distinct 1930s suburban estate. It is known for its concentric circular roads and the history of the Cutteslowe Walls, which once physically divided housing by social class. The area is characterised by its interwar semi-detached homes and the large Cutteslowe Park with its sunken gardens. The two areas, while adjacent, offer different architectural and historical characters within Oxford's urban boundary.

Area overview

On average Wolvercote & Cutteslowe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe is £71,481 per year. There are 1 schools in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wolvercote & Cutteslowe is home to around 6,154 people, with a population density of about 1,589.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wolvercote & Cutteslowe Population

6,154

Population density

1,589.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.27(-11%)

Public order

8.61(+42%)

Other theft

6.99(+25%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.5(+1%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.17(-50%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,954

64.25%

Other White

889

14.45%

Chinese

178

2.89%

Indian

169

2.75%

Other

153

2.49%

Total population: 6,154

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,169

63.52%

No qualifications

492

9.86%

Level 3 (A level)

478

9.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

412

8.26%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

249

4.99%

Total 16+ residents: 4,989

Housing

Owns outright

1,028

39.49%

Owns with a mortgage

653

25.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

492

18.9%

Social rents from council

263

10.1%

Other social rented

3.57%

Total households: 2,603

Property prices in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £579,750 in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £2,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wolvercote & Cutteslowe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	27	£350,000	£165,000	£317,500	£377,750	£491,749
Terraced	16	£510,000	£289,688	£432,521	£686,250	£881,250
Detached	25	£1,110,000	£642,000	£820,000	£1,250,000	£1,970,000
Semi-Detached	18	£752,500	£440,300	£516,125	£1,348,750	£1,563,250

10 years median price trend in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

All postcodes in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

OX28EY

Jordan Hill Road

OX28PS

Home Close

OX28FL

Baynhams Drive

OX28FP

Baynhams Drive

OX28BA

Ulfgar Road

OX28BY

Davenant Road

OX28AS

Church Lane

OX28BT

Davenant Road

OX28EU

Jordan Hill Road

OX28FN

Baynhams Drive

OX27NX

Woodstock Road

OX28QS

Sheriff's Drive

OX28AP

First Turn

OX27NT

Fieldhouse Drive

OX28NY

Godstow Road

OX28JN

Kirk Close

OX28DB

Woodstock Close

OX28JH

Lakeside

OX28ED

Banbury Road

OX28FT

Press Way

OX28NG

Kendall Crescent

OX28HW

Five Mile Drive

OX28BD

Wolvercote Green

OX28EN

Banbury Road

OX28PP

Meadow Prospect

OX28AN

Mere Road

OX28BE

Wolvercote Green

OX28EX

Jordan Hill Road

OX28EE

Banbury Road

OX28AX

St Peters Road

OX28QF

Lady White Crescent

OX28PH

Godstow Road

OX28LR

Templar Road

OX28PT

Home Close

OX28DH

Blenheim Drive

OX28HP

Five Mile Drive

OX28AQ

First Turn

OX28NW

Holt Weer Close

OX28HS

Five Mile Drive

OX28BX

Davenant Road

OX28FZ

Wolvercote

OX28NA

Holt Weer Close

OX28DQ

Blenheim Drive

OX28AA

Woodstock Road

OX28LY

Templar Road

OX28PF

Godstow Road

OX28JA

Linkside Avenue

OX27WR

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

OX28LH

Harbord Road

OX28BG

Dove House Close

OX28HH

Five Mile Drive

OX28AB

Millway Close

OX28EW

Elsfield Way

OX28NX

Rosamund Road

OX28FB

Howell Close

OX28NB

Pennywell Drive

OX28FD

Godstow Road

OX28BJ

Millway Close

OX28NE

Kendall Crescent

OX27FZ

Banbury Road

OX28DE

Plough Close

OX28ND

Pennywell Drive

OX28FF

Baynhams Drive

OX28PA

Elmthorpe Road

OX28HG

Harefields

OX28JL

Kirk Close

OX28NF

Kendall Crescent

OX28LB

Foxton Close

OX28LU

Templar Road

OX28LQ

Harbord Road

OX28LG

Banbury Road

OX28NT

Marriott Close

OX28GB

Wolvercote

OX28AG

First Turn

OX27RF

Banbury Road

OX28BZ

Woodstock Road

OX28JF

Lakeside

OX28JE

Linkside Avenue

OX28BN

St Peters Road

OX28FR

Watermark Way

OX28QW

Wolvercote

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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