Postcode OX3 8FR 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £69,983 per year. The nearest station is Oxford located about 3.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £69,983 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from OX3 8FR.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8FR 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Barton & Sandhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,500 up to £815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £782,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £290,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £429,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £358,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barton & Sandhills
In the OX3 8FR postcode area, located within Risinghurst & Sandhills, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Risinghurst Post Office | 46 Downside Road, Oxford, OX3 8HR | Walking directions to Risinghurst Post Office |
Annual council tax rates for Oxford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.