Postcode sector · OX27 8

Oxford OX27 8 area guide

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Is Oxford OX27 8 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX27 8), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £506,061 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Oxford OX27 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX27 8 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (6 of 2,298) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £98,119 (27 sales)1996: £117,124 (37 sales)1997: £74,237 (253 sales)1998: £95,944 (88 sales)1999: £127,219 (65 sales)2000: £120,338 (58 sales)2001: £140,570 (72 sales)2002: £195,855 (78 sales)2003: £199,382 (56 sales)2004: £211,185 (65 sales)2005: £243,679 (52 sales)2006: £267,861 (48 sales)2007: £277,908 (53 sales)2008: £253,505 (21 sales)2009: £239,870 (30 sales)2010: £247,890 (25 sales)2011: £272,130 (30 sales)2012: £241,177 (47 sales)2013: £232,196 (80 sales)2014: £287,201 (99 sales)2015: £315,994 (92 sales)2016: £368,634 (133 sales)2017: £405,309 (74 sales)2018: £369,088 (79 sales)2019: £446,069 (62 sales)2020: £466,619 (77 sales)2021: £407,567 (104 sales)2022: £565,301 (90 sales)2023: £426,333 (79 sales)2024: £506,061 (68 sales)2025: £397,391 (69 sales)2026: £388,556 (9 sales) 2026: £388,556 (9 sales) — part year so far £565,301 £74,237 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in OX27 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (9 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 2 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 3 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesApr 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 2 crimesJul 25: 2 crimesAug 25: 1 crimesSep 25: 3 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesFeb 26: 2 crimesMar 26: 4 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 4 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in OX27 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
22%
Households with children
30%
Households
3,269

Owned 71% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for OX27 8.

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Oxford OX27 8: frequently asked questions

Is Oxford OX27 8 a good place to live?

In Oxford (OX27 8), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £506,061 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Oxford OX27 8?

Recorded crime in Oxford OX27 8 runs at 6.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Oxford OX27 8 safe?

Crime in Oxford OX27 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Oxford OX27 8 runs at 6.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Oxford OX27 8?

Homes in Oxford OX27 8 sell for around £506,061 on average, based on 68 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Oxford OX27 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Oxford OX27 8 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (6 of 2,298) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Oxford OX27 8?

There are 2 schools in Oxford OX27 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Oxford OX27 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Oxford OX27 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Oxford OX27 8 a deprived area?

Oxford OX27 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).