OX12 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Lime Tree Close, 0.3km from Wick Green in Grove (Vale of White Horse). Administratively it sits within Grove North ward and the Wantage constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX12, OX12 0BL offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for OX12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00146290 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME TREE CLOSE, OX12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TREE CLOSE, OX12 0BL.
296
48
£ 56,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX12 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX12 0BL's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £395k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £395k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX12 0BL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 367,500
4 sales · Mean £ 351,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX12 0BL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millbrook Primary School
Grove Church of England School
Fitzwaryn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
- Bottle Top0.3 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cornerstone Christian Centre0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Elaichi Tandoori0.3 km
- Williams F1 Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Deja Vu0.3 km
- MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
- EAGLE PIZZA0.3 km
- Peking Chef0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bell Inn0.3 km
- Grove Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Bay Tree0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Didcot Parkway12.7 km
- Appleford13.1 km
- Culham14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Evenlode Close0.2 km
- Evenlode Close0.2 km
- Wessex Way0.2 km
- Wessex Way0.2 km
- Bosleys Orchard0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX120BL · Data under Open Government Licence