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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 average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£563
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £783K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £563 per square foot) in Wolvercote area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolvercote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£843,000£600
Semi-Detached21£670,000£599
Terraced11£467,000£528
Flats20£347,000£502

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolvercote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolvercote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£640,000£275,000£635,000£462,500
2017£835,000£361,500£602,500£453,000
2018£895,000£320,000£584,500£377,500
2019£720,000£310,000£580,000£450,000
2020£820,000£315,000£585,000£687,500
2021£940,000£335,000£590,000£639,950
2022£880,000£351,628£708,850£700,000
2023£807,475£357,500£650,000£835,000
2024£870,000£320,000£680,000£521,000
2025£820,000£344,000£647,500£510,000
2026£891,500£370,000£725,000£377,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolvercote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolvercote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413£520£512£492
2017£576£503£532£438
2018£553£459£508£451
2019£546£465£499£459
2020£504£432£546£520
2021£533£469£562£499
2022£602£485£560£484
2023£646£554£594£489
2024£571£462£649£475
2025£607£471£575£527
2026£648£505£632£499
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolvercote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolvercote in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.