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About

Wolvercote ward encompasses the northern edge of Oxford, bordered by the River Thames and Port Meadow. It includes the suburban village of Wolvercote itself, along with the residential areas of Cutteslowe and Summertown. The ward contains a mix of housing, from interwar semis to modern developments, alongside local shops and schools. Port Meadow's large expanse of common land provides open space, with walking paths along the river and across the grazing fields.

The area is characterised by its proximity to both open countryside and the city's amenities. The historic Wolvercote Paper Mill, once a major employer, has been redeveloped. The Trout Inn and The Plough are traditional pubs situated by the river. The ward is also home to part of the University of Oxford's sports facilities. Its location offers a distinct transition from the urban centre to the rural landscapes beyond the city boundary.

Area overview

On average Wolvercote has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolvercote is £71,481 per year. There are 1 schools in Wolvercote: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wolvercote is home to around 4,874 people, with a population density of about 1,450.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolvercote Population
4,874
Population density
1,450.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.7(+13%)
Public order
10.87(+79%)
Other theft
8.82(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.8(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,144
64.43%
Other White
708
14.51%
Chinese
125
2.56%
Other
124
2.54%
Indian
120
2.46%
Total population: 4,880

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,391
60.35%
No qualifications
437
11.03%
Level 3 (A level)
404
10.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
327
8.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
230
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 3,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
788
38.23%
Owns with a mortgage
493
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
19.02%
Social rents from council
240
11.64%
Other social rented
86
4.17%
Total households: 2,061

Property prices in Wolvercote

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Wolvercote area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolvercote 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£1,005,000
Flats20£347,000
Semi-Detached14£695,500
Terraced14£473,500

10 years median price trend in Wolvercote

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

All postcodes in Wolvercote

OX28FF

Baynhams Drive

OX28PU

Webbs Close

OX28PN

East Street

OX28AT

Cyprus Terrace

OX28HT

Five Mile Drive

OX28LS

Templar Road

OX28FA

Summers Place

OX28HG

Harefields

OX28HW

Five Mile Drive

OX28AJ

Godstow Road

OX28PX

Webbs Close

OX28BW

Mere Road

OX28LT

Templar Road

OX28HL

Riddell Place

OX28GA

Frideswide Road

OX28EU

Jordan Hill Road

OX28NW

Holt Weer Close

OX28AZ

Ulfgar Road

OX28BB

Pixey Place

OX28AH

First Turn

OX28PQ

Godstow Road

OX28LQ

Harbord Road

OX28AL

Godstow Road

OX28JE

Linkside Avenue

OX28FD

Godstow Road

OX28JF

Lakeside

OX28BJ

Millway Close

OX28ET

Jordan Hill

OX28FT

Press Way

OX28NF

Kendall Crescent

OX28NZ

Godstow Road

OX28HN

Five Mile Drive

OX28JZ

Wolvercote

OX28JA

Linkside Avenue

OX28BG

Dove House Close

OX28HH

Five Mile Drive

OX28BS

Rawson Close

OX28EY

Jordan Hill Road

OX28QW

Wolvercote

OX28AP

First Turn

OX28LG

Banbury Road

OX28NR

Harefields

OX28NH

Bourne Close

OX28PJ

Binsey Lane

OX28JD

Oakthorpe Road

OX28HY

Linkside Avenue

OX28PH

Godstow Road

OX28AQ

First Turn

OX28EJ

Wolvercote

OX28NL

Sparsey Place

OX28NS

Harefields

OX28AU

St Peters Road

OX28EQ

Banbury Road

OX28AN

Mere Road

OX28AB

Millway Close

OX28HU

Five Mile Drive

OX28DX

Sunderland Avenue

OX28EG

Banbury Road

OX28NE

Kendall Crescent

OX28FW

Goff Street

OX28FN

Baynhams Drive

OX28LJ

Harbord Road

OX28FU

Collett Drive

OX28FP

Baynhams Drive

OX28EF

Wolvercote

OX28LZ

Templar Road

OX28JL

Kirk Close

OX28EN

Banbury Road

OX28AS

Church Lane

OX28AW

Churchill Place

OX28PF

Godstow Road

OX28EW

Elsfield Way

OX28JB

Linkside Avenue

OX28JW

Woodstock Road

OX28LP

Lovelace Road

OX28QF

Lady White Crescent

OX28FL

Baynhams Drive

OX28EL

Haslemere Gardens

OX28FX

Harefields

OX28JH

Lakeside

OX28PE

Godstow Road

OX28LL

Talbot Road

OX28ES

Cutteslowe Park

OX28LN

Hayward Road

OX28NP

Park Close

OX28AX

St Peters Road

OX28BA

Ulfgar Road

OX28DE

Plough Close

OX28GT

Wolvercote

OX28NU

Rosamund Road

OX28FZ

Wolvercote

OX28TA

Jordan Hill Road

OX28NT

Marriott Close

OX28AY

Ulfgar Road

OX28PR

Mill Road

OX28JQ

Lakeside

OX28NN

Priors Forge

OX28FE

Upper Close

OX28LU

Templar Road

OX28NX

Rosamund Road

Data Sources

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