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Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolvercote & Cutteslowe Population
6,154
Population density
1,589.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.97(-14%)
Public order
8.77(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.64(+19%)
Other theft
6.17(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
93
3.57%
Total households: 2,603

Property prices in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £544,750 in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £2,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolvercote & Cutteslowe 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 Wolvercote & Cutteslowe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£1,160,000
Flats23£360,000
Semi-Detached18£735,500
Terraced11£540,000

10 years median price trend in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe.

All postcodes in Wolvercote & Cutteslowe

OX28PH

Godstow Road

OX28BD

Wolvercote Green

OX28BE

Wolvercote Green

OX28JL

Kirk Close

OX28NP

Park Close

OX28DS

Sunderland Avenue

OX28EN

Banbury Road

OX28LZ

Templar Road

OX28NT

Marriott Close

OX28EE

Banbury Road

OX28PA

Elmthorpe Road

OX28HH

Five Mile Drive

OX28DD

Woodstock Close

OX28HG

Harefields

OX28FU

Collett Drive

OX28BW

Mere Road

OX28BZ

Woodstock Road

OX28NR

Harefields

OX28PP

Meadow Prospect

OX27FZ

Banbury Road

OX28AN

Mere Road

OX28BY

Davenant Road

OX28DE

Plough Close

OX28ES

Cutteslowe Park

OX28GA

Wolvercote

OX28JA

Linkside Avenue

OX28JN

Kirk Close

OX28LN

Hayward Road

OX28LQ

Harbord Road

OX28BG

Dove House Close

OX28JD

Oakthorpe Road

OX28JE

Linkside Avenue

OX28LR

Templar Road

OX28AX

St Peters Road

OX28NA

Holt Weer Close

OX28BJ

Millway Close

OX28NW

Holt Weer Close

OX28PQ

Godstow Road

OX28PX

Webbs Close

OX28AE

Woodstock Road

OX28BB

Pixey Place

OX28EL

Haslemere Gardens

OX28NX

Rosamund Road

OX28AS

Church Lane

OX28NZ

Godstow Road

OX28QF

Lady White Crescent

OX28AQ

First Turn

OX28JG

Lakeside

OX28JQ

Lakeside

OX28LL

Talbot Road

OX28PE

Godstow Road

OX28PG

Godstow Road

OX28EF

Wolvercote

OX28FL

Baynhams Drive

OX28AL

Godstow Road

OX28BX

Davenant Road

OX28GD

Thomas White Street

OX28HX

Carey Close

OX28LB

Foxton Close

OX28LP

Lovelace Road

OX28ND

Pennywell Drive

OX28FD

Godstow Road

OX28QT

Goose Green Close

OX28QW

Wolvercote

OX28GB

Wolvercote

OX28HT

Five Mile Drive

OX28FX

Harefields

OX28AY

Ulfgar Road

OX28FS

Calender Place

OX28NS

Harefields

OX28PS

Home Close

OX28LG

Banbury Road

OX28BS

Rawson Close

OX28EA

Blandford Avenue

OX28EQ

Banbury Road

OX28JF

Lakeside

OX28PU

Webbs Close

OX28DZ

Blandford Avenue

OX28FA

Summers Place

OX28JJ

Rothafield Road

OX28JB

Linkside Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.