OX12 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Rosebay Crescent, 0.5km 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 0BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 9.6% year-on-year. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00146308 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEBAY CRESCENT, OX12 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEBAY CRESCENT, OX12 0BU.
287
48
£ 56,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX12 0BU combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£316k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX12 0BU. The average age is 48.3. 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
£ 316,000
2 sales · Mean £ 316,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX12 0BU has low crime rates — 23 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
4 nearby- Bottle Top0.3 km
- Parsons Bakery0.3 km
- Wantage & Grove FoodBank0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bell Inn0.3 km
- Grove Rugby Club0.4 km
- The Bay Tree0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- EAGLE PIZZA0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.3 km
- Deja Vu0.3 km
- MILLBROOK FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cornerstone Christian Centre0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Elaichi Tandoori0.3 km
- Williams F1 Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Didcot Parkway12.6 km
- Appleford13.2 km
- Culham14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wessex Way0.1 km
- Wessex Way0.1 km
- Bosleys Orchard0.2 km
- Bosleys Orchard0.2 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX120BU · Data under Open Government Licence