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Wolvercote, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wolvercote is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,154. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,154 Population 420/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,977 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,977 median income, 5.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$613,922 home value, $1,374/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Wolvercote

Wolvercote

Wolvercote is a village in the Oxford district, in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of the city centre, on the northern edge of Wolvercote Common, which is itself north of Port Meadow and adjoins the River Thames.

People

Population1,154
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 19%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,977
Per Capita$54,977
Unemployment5.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$613,922
Rent$1,374
Ownership46.8%
Housing Units462

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+68.6%

Community

Population1,154
Population Density420 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates51.7841°, -1.2934°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (959 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$54,977
Median Age31.6 years

About Wolvercote

Wolvercote is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,154. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wolvercote has a population of 1,154 with a density of 420 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly Asian (19.6%), with 19.4% White, 3.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 76.6% of residents. 1.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,154
Total Population
420
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below United Kingdom avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 76.6%
2% below United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 23.4%

Social Characteristics

Wolvercote vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wolvercote is $54,977, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,977 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,057, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments. 38.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wolvercote vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$54,977
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$54,977
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone23.4%
Public Transit9.7%
Work from Home38.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Wolvercote is $613,922, 118% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,374 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 462 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$613,922
118% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,374
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.8%
Owner-Occupied46.8%
Renter-Occupied53.2%
Housing Units462

Property Tax

Climate in Wolvercote

Wolvercote has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 0.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 0.0
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 0.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 0.0
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 0.0
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 0.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 0.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 0.0
Wolvercote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates51.7841°N, 1.2934°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 101 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 130 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 122 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 59 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 35 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 111 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 128 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Wolvercote has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% above the national average of 33.7%. 68.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.1%
43% above United Kingdom avg
High School+68.6%
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density420/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone23.4%
Public Transit9.7%
Work from Home38.8%

Schools in Wolvercote

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cutteslowe Primary School - - - -
Wolvercote Primary School - - - -
Summer Fields School - - - -
Northern House Academy - - - -
The Dragon Pre-Preparatory School - - - -
d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form - - - -
St Clare's, Oxford - - - -
St Edward's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wolvercote

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Wolvercote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
Bloxham Village Museum
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Charlbury Museum
Christ Church Picture Gallery
Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Combe Mill
Didcot Railway Centre
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Earth Trust Centre
GWR Museum
History Hut
Museum of Oxford
Museum of Rural Life
Museum of the History of Science
Oxford Bus Museum
Oxford Illusion Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxfordshire Museum
Pendon Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
R112 Visitors Centre
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
ST Lee Gallery and Treasury
Story Museum
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home
The Sack House
The Signalling Centre
The Witney & District Museum
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre
Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Phone Box Museum
Witney Blanket Hall

Libraries in Wolvercote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abingdon Library0.0
Adderbury Library0.0
All Souls College Library0.0
Allen Ward and Medical Library0.0
Balfour Library0.0
Balliol College Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Benson Library0.0
Berinsfield Library0.0
Bicester library0.0
Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library & Griffith Institute0.0
Bodleian Humanities Library0.0
Bodleian Law Library0.0
Bodleian Library0.0
Botley Library0.0
Brackley Library0.0
Cairns Library0.0
Callaghan Library0.0
Charlbury Community Centre0.0
Charlbury Library0.0
Christ Church Library0.0
Community Library0.0
County Library0.0
Cowley Library0.0
Deddington Library0.0
Didcot Libary0.0
Education Library0.0
Evnomia Chambers0.0
Eynsham Library0.0
Girdlestone Memorial Library0.0
Gladstone Link0.0
Goodman Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Harris Manchester College Library0.0
Headington County Library0.0
Hertford College Library0.0
Holdsworth Law Library0.0
Hook Norton Library0.0
Howard Piper Library0.0
Jackson Library0.0
Japanese Library0.0
John Moussouris Library0.0
Kathleen Major Library0.0
KB Chen China Centre Library0.0
Keble College Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Kuwait Library0.0
Lanier Theological Library0.0
Latin American Centre Library0.0
Laudian Library0.0
Lecture room0.0
Leopold Muller Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Library & Study Centre0.0
Lincoln College Library0.0
Littlemore Library0.0
Longwall Library0.0
McGowin Library0.0
New College Library0.0
New Library, 10 Merton St.0.0
Nizami Ganjavi Library0.0
North Leigh Library0.0
Nuffield College Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Marston Library0.0
Old Warden's Lodgings0.0
Oriel College Library0.0
Oxford Westgate Library0.0
Pusey House Library0.0
Radcliffe Camera0.0
Radcliffe Science Library0.0
Regent's Park College Library0.0
Rewley House Continuing Education Library0.0
Sainsbury Library0.0
Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy0.0
Social Science Library0.0
Somerville College Library0.0
St Antony's College Library0.0
St Clare's Library0.0
St Edmund Hall Library0.0
Staircase 7/VII0.0
Stonesfield Library0.0
Summertown Library0.0
Taylor Institution0.0
The Queen's College Library0.0
University College Library0.0
Upper and Lower Libraries0.0
Vere Harmsworth Library0.0
Wadham College Library0.0
Wallingford Libary0.0
Wantage Library0.0
War Memorial Library0.0
Weston Library0.0
Wheatley Library0.0
Witney Library0.0
Wolfson College Library0.0
Wolfson Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0
Worcester College Library0.0
Wren - Blackbird Leys Library & Learning Centre0.0
Wycliffe Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wolvercote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale - The Kassam Stadium
Courtyard Mews
East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market
Gloucester Green Market
Headington Market
Market Square
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
Summertown Farmers' Market
The Village Market & Cafe
Wallingford Market Place
Wantage Town Market
Witney Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Wolvercote

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arden Lodge
Cotswold House Bed & Breakfast
easyHotel Oxford
Galaxie Hotel
Holiday Inn
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
Remont
Travelodge

Restaurants in Wolvercote

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burnout BBQ
Joe's
Kopitiam
Mamma Mia
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
New Dancing Dragon
OXTWO
PizzaExpress
Pompette
Spice Lounge
XI'AN

Cafes in Wolvercote

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colombia Coffee Roasters
Costa
Courtside at Cutteslowe
Crepeaffaire
Cutteslowe Community Larder
GAIL's
Kitchen Food Company
Leo’s Bar
Nai's Eatery
North Oxford Association Coffee Bar
Pannekoek Cafe
Starbucks
Taylor's
Temptations Dessert Lounge
The Meet Point Coffee
The Mill Cafe
Wild Bean Cafe
Wytham Tea Garden

Clinics in Wolvercote

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Health Oxfordshire
Murray House
tops:health
Universal Children's Services

Dentists in Wolvercote

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diamond House
Moreton Road Dental Practice
Oakthorpe Dental
Oxford Dental Care

Gas Stations in Wolvercote

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Welcome Break

Gyms in Wolvercote

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equilibrium
Fitlife
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing

Golf Courses in Wolvercote

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Oxford Golf Club
St. Edward's School Golf Course

Breweries in Wolvercote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hook Norton Brewery
Oxford Brewery Shop
Vale Brewery
Wychwood Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wolvercote

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Airports Near Wolvercote

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wolvercote

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mail Boxes Etc
Oxford Convenience Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolvercote

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Chapel
SS. Gregory & Augustine Catholic Church
St Margaret of Antioch
St Margaret's Well
St Michael And All Angels' Church
St Peter's Church
Summertown United Reformed Church
The North Oxford Christian Spiritualist Church
Wolvercote Baptist Church
Woodstock Road Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolvercote

What is the population of Wolvercote?

Wolvercote has a population of 1,154 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Wolvercote expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,977, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $613,922 (118% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,374 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wolvercote?

Wolvercote has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wolvercote?

The unemployment rate in Wolvercote is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,057. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wolvercote?

The median home value in Wolvercote is $613,922. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,374. The homeownership rate is 46.8%.

How are the schools in Wolvercote?

48.1% of adults in Wolvercote hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 68.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wolvercote?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wolvercote is 19.4% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 19.6% Asian. 76.6% of residents speak only English at home. 1.8% of the population are military veterans. 3.3% of residents have a disability.

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