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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

OX28HX

Carey Close

OX28LW

Hayward Road

OX28HS

Five Mile Drive

OX28BN

St Peters Road

OX28NY

Godstow Road

OX28LX

Kendall Crescent

OX28HZ

Linkside Avenue

OX28BD

Wolvercote Green

OX28BE

Wolvercote Green

OX28JN

Kirk Close

OX28GB

Wolvercote

OX28NB

Pennywell Drive

OX28DU

Sunderland Avenue

OX28PS

Home Close

OX28LB

Foxton Close

OX28PP

Meadow Prospect

OX28FJ

Baynhams Drive

OX28PT

Home Close

OX28PW

Rowland Close

OX28FY

Minna Frances Close

OX28EX

Jordan Hill Road

OX28NG

Kendall Crescent

OX28LY

Templar Road

OX28NA

Holt Weer Close

OX28BL

Millway Close

OX28ND

Pennywell Drive

OX28JJ

Rothafield Road

OX28PA

Elmthorpe Road

OX28LH

Harbord Road

OX28QT

Goose Green Close

OX28BQ

Osborne Close

OX28JP

Woodstock Road

OX28ED

Banbury Road

OX28PG

Godstow Road

OX28JU

Banbury Road

OX28FB

Howell Close

OX28AR

Fairlawn End

OX28NQ

Millers Acre

OX28LR

Templar Road

OX28EE

Banbury Road

OX28JG

Lakeside

OX28HR

Five Mile Drive

OX28NJ

David Walter Close

OX28GD

Thomas White Street

OX28FH

Ulfgar Road

OX28EH

Banbury Road

OX28FS

Calender Place

OX28HP

Five Mile Drive

OX28FR

Watermark Way

Data Sources

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