Postcode OX3 8AR is located in an urban city, within the Quarry & Risinghurst ward of Oxford in the South East region, and forms part of the Risinghurst & Sandhills area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £73,900 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bury Knowle Park.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 81.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £73,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from OX3 8AR.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bury Knowle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bury Knowle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bernwood Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bernwood Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Barton Village Nature Park | Small | Walking directions to Barton Village Nature Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £456,500 in Quarry & Risinghurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £658,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £437,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quarry & Risinghurst
In the OX3 8AR postcode area, located within Risinghurst & Sandhills, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Headington Superstore | 2 The Roundway, Oxford, OX3 8DH | Walking directions to Headington Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Headington Express Convenience Store | London Road, Oxford, OX3 8DJ | Walking directions to Headington Express Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | OX3 Convenience Store | Gladstone Road, Oxford, OX3 8LS | Walking directions to OX3 Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 10-12 Underhill Circus, Oxford, OX3 9LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Risinghurst Post Office | 46 Downside Road, Oxford, OX3 8HR | Walking directions to Risinghurst Post Office |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.