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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

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

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

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

OX28EQ

Banbury Road

OX28JF

Lakeside

OX28PU

Webbs Close

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.