Postcode OX3 8GA 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 35.6 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 6 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from OX3 8GA.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8GA 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bernwood Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bernwood Road Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £421,500 in Barton & Sandhills area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,785 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 | 11 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £452,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £354,100 |
10 year median price trend in Barton & Sandhills
In the OX3 8GA postcode area, located within Risinghurst & Sandhills, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 8GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Headington Express Convenience Store | London Road, Oxford, OX3 8DJ | Walking directions to Headington Express Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Headington Superstore | 2 The Roundway, Oxford, OX3 8DH | Walking directions to Headington Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Risinghurst Post Office | 46 Downside Road, Oxford, OX3 8HR | Walking directions to Risinghurst Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 10-12 Underhill Circus, Oxford, OX3 9LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | OX3 Convenience Store | Gladstone Road, Oxford, OX3 8LS | Walking directions to OX3 Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.