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OX2 8JX

Woodstock Road

Kidlington East

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Detailed insights for OX2 8JX

Overview

Postcode OX2 8JX is located in an urban city, within the Kidlington East area of Cherwell in the South East region, and forms part of the Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year. The median sale price in Kidlington East is £375,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £323,000 and £435,500. The nearest station is Oxford Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fallaize Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,598 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton is £58,973 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from OX2 8JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton near OX2 8JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oxford Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OX2 8JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Oxford Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Oxford Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OX2 8JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFallaize ParkSmallWalking directions to Fallaize Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
41.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
33.4(+319%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.87(+4%)
Public order
12.73(+110%)
Other theft
10.6(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.48(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
76.72%
Other White
24
7.16%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
5.67%
Irish
6
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.49%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
42.51%
No qualifications
46
16.03%
Apprenticeship
35
12.2%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
54.67%
Owns with a mortgage
37
24.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.67%
Other social rented
6
4%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Kidlington East

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £407
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £323K – £436K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Kidlington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,020,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidlington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£435,000£461
Semi-Detached45£390,000£405
Terraced16£346,000£400
Flats11£224,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidlington East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443,000£281,700£357,500£318,000
2017£447,500£235,000£350,000£299,973
2018£413,500£232,500£360,000£307,500
2019£427,500£260,000£340,000£280,000
2020£410,000£194,000£345,000£296,500
2021£500,000£257,000£368,500£325,000
2022£475,000£257,500£401,400£380,000
2023£550,000£300,000£386,000£367,000
2024£563,000£228,000£390,000£360,000
2025£440,000£282,500£420,000£352,000
2026£492,500£225,000£383,500£338,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidlington East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidlington East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£401£445£382£388
2017£399£408£374£365
2018£406£406£359£340
2019£398£384£354£340
2020£406£342£374£327
2021£401£333£400£398
2022£481£401£426£410
2023£453£417£405£425
2024£449£406£413£418
2025£461£445£409£384
2026£496£395£407£432
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidlington East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidlington East in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the OX2 8JX postcode area, located within Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for OX2 8JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryWolvercote Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OX2 8JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OX2 8JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLittle WaitroseWoodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miWelcome Break ForecourtWoodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZWalking directions to Welcome Break Forecourt

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cherwell district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OX2 8JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Valerie Mawson

Kidlington East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Calum Miller

Bicester and Woodstock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCherwellE07000177
Parliamentary ConstituencyBicester and WoodstockE14001090
WardKidlington EastE05010932
ParishGosford and Water EatonE04008047
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Begbroke, Yarnton & Water EatonE02005939
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cherwell 019CE01028511
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OX2 8JX

Is OX2 8JX (Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton) safe?

The area around OX2 8JX records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near OX2 8JX?

The median sale price around OX2 8JX in Kidlington East is £375,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OX2 8JX?

There is 1 school close to OX2 8JX, including Wolvercote Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OX2 8JX?

The closest station to OX2 8JX is Oxford Parkway, about 1,222 m away.

How deprived is the area around OX2 8JX?

OX2 8JX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OX2 8JX (Begbroke, Yarnton & Water Eaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bicester and Woodstock covering OX2 8JX is Calum Miller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Valerie Mawson (Green Party).