Postcode OX3 8HJ 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.6 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 3.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Quarry Hollow Park.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Risinghurst & Sandhills has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OX3 8HJ.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8HJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quarry Hollow Park | Small | Walking directions to Quarry Hollow Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 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 | 6 | £872,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £258,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £456,000 |
10 year median price trend in Quarry & Risinghurst
In the OX3 8HJ postcode area, located within Risinghurst & Sandhills, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OX3 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Risinghurst Post Office | 46 Downside Road, Oxford, OX3 8HR | Walking directions to Risinghurst Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Headington Express Convenience Store | London Road, Oxford, OX3 8DJ | Walking directions to Headington Express Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Headington Superstore | 2 The Roundway, Oxford, OX3 8DH | Walking directions to Headington Superstore |
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.