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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 81 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
81
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
34.06(+8%)
Public order
11.08(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+50%)
Other theft
7.8(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-34%)
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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 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
Detached12£963,750
Flats18£357,500
Semi-Detached17£676,000
Terraced9£462,000

10 years median price trend in Wolvercote

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

All postcodes in Wolvercote

OX28FE

Upper Close

OX28TA

Jordan Hill Road

OX28EG

Banbury Road

OX28FN

Baynhams Drive

OX28DX

Sunderland Avenue

OX28EU

Jordan Hill Road

OX28EW

Elsfield Way

OX28HR

Five Mile Drive

OX28AU

St Peters Road

OX28EY

Jordan Hill Road

OX28FP

Baynhams Drive

OX28PW

Rowland Close

OX28FY

Wolvercote

OX28PT

Home Close

OX28FW

Goff Street

OX28EJ

Wolvercote

OX28FR

Watermark Way

OX28NY

Godstow Road

OX28AZ

Ulfgar Road

OX28NJ

David Walter Close

OX28HY

Linkside Avenue

OX28NF

Kendall Crescent

OX28LT

Templar Road

OX28BA

Ulfgar Road

OX28AH

First Turn

OX28HP

Five Mile Drive

OX28LH

Harbord Road

OX28NB

Pennywell Drive

OX28PJ

Binsey Lane

OX28AP

First Turn

OX28JU

Banbury Road

OX28AB

Millway Close

OX28FJ

Baynhams Drive

OX28HS

Five Mile Drive

OX28NU

Rosamund Road

OX28FF

Baynhams Drive

OX28FT

Press Way

OX28GT

Wolvercote

OX28JZ

Wolvercote

OX28JW

Woodstock Road

OX28NE

Kendall Crescent

OX28BQ

Osborne Close

OX28NQ

Millers Acre

OX28FB

Howell Close

OX28HW

Five Mile Drive

OX28LW

Hayward Road

OX28FZ

Wolvercote

OX28LS

Templar Road

OX28NH

Bourne Close

OX28PR

Mill Road

OX28NG

Kendall Crescent

OX28EH

Banbury Road

OX28FH

Ulfgar Road

OX28LU

Templar Road

OX28AT

Cyprus Terrace

OX28HL

Riddell Place

OX28JP

Woodstock Road

OX28AW

Churchill Place

OX28JH

Lakeside

OX28ET

Jordan Hill

OX28NL

Sparsey Place

OX28BN

St Peters Road

OX28ED

Banbury Road

OX28LJ

Harbord Road

OX28LY

Templar Road

OX28LX

Kendall Crescent

OX28NN

Priors Forge

OX28PF

Godstow Road

OX28AJ

Godstow Road

OX28DU

Sunderland Avenue

OX28AR

Fairlawn End

OX28BL

Millway Close

OX28EX

Jordan Hill Road

OX28HU

Five Mile Drive

OX28PN

East Street

OX28HN

Five Mile Drive

OX28HZ

Linkside Avenue

OX28PH

Godstow Road

OX28BD

Wolvercote Green

OX28BE

Wolvercote Green

OX28JL

Kirk Close

OX28NP

Park Close

OX28EN

Banbury Road

OX28LZ

Templar Road

OX28NT

Marriott Close

OX28EE

Banbury Road

OX28PA

Elmthorpe Road

OX28HH

Five Mile Drive

OX28HG

Harefields

OX28FU

Collett Drive

OX28BW

Mere Road

OX28NR

Harefields

OX28PP

Meadow Prospect

OX28AN

Mere Road

OX28DE

Plough Close

OX28ES

Cutteslowe Park

OX28GA

Wolvercote

OX28JA

Linkside Avenue

OX28JN

Kirk Close

OX28LN

Hayward Road

Data Sources

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