Postcode local report
OX2 8NR local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Oxford
LocaleIQ report for OX2 8NR: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for OX2 8NR
Generated 26 Apr 2026OX2 8NR sits in Wolvercote, Oxford. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (70/100). Roadworks are the strongest immediate disruption signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 70/100 (Watch).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-14% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 1,590 people per sq km.
- 6 state schools are within 1 mile; 3 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 3 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 57 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Lane closure.
4 May 2026 - 8 May 2026 - 194 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 79 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
6 Aug 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 139 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 May 2018 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 73 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
14 Dec 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 93 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
13 Dec 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 95 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
10 Sep 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 97 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
25 Aug 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 113 Harefields Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NR
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
9 May 2017 - 0 m - Oxford City HMO Register
Nearby context for OX2 8NR
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Common questions about OX2 8NR
Is OX2 8NR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 70/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OX2 8NR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OX2 8NR?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OX2 8NR?
LocaleIQ matched OX2 8NR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.