Postcode OX3 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Barton & Sandhills ward of Oxford in the South East region , and forms part of the Risinghurst & Sandhills area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 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 3.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bernwood Road Park.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from OX3 8BU.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £428,000 in Barton & Sandhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,785 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £770,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £311,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £476,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £335,000 |
10 years price trend in Barton & Sandhills
In the OX3 8BU postcode area, located within Risinghurst & Sandhills, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.