Postcode OX3 8JB 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 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 3.1% 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 per household in Risinghurst & Sandhills is £69,983 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from OX3 8JB.
Risinghurst & Sandhills near OX3 8JB 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8JB 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 8JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Risinghurst Post Office | 46 Downside Road, Oxford, OX3 8HR | Walking directions to Risinghurst Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Headington Express Convenience Store | London Road, Oxford, OX3 8DJ | Walking directions to Headington Express Convenience Store |
| 0.4 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.