OX2 0AH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cripley Road, 0.3km from New Osney in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £498k, down 25.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00145456 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRIPLEY ROAD, OX2 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRIPLEY ROAD, OX2 0AH.
249
33
£ 71,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
OX2 0AH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33). Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0AH. The average age is 32.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 527,500
2 sales · Mean £ 527,500
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX2 0AH is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Donburi Inn1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Fernando's0.9 km
- Gulp Fiction LTD1.0 km
- Ole And Steen0.9 km
- + 145 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- St Aldate's Tavern1.0 km
- Lynrace Spirit0.9 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Jericho Tavern0.7 km
- The Rickety Press0.8 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.9 km
- Peppers Burgers0.9 km
- Kebab King0.7 km
- Dosa Park0.3 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Manos Food Bar And Delicatessen0.9 km
- Phoenix Picture House0.8 km
- Daisies Flower Shop0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- The Grog Shop1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.3 km
- The Store Oxford0.9 km
- Victoria House Hotel0.8 km
- YHA Oxford0.1 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.1 km
- Oxford Parkway5.6 km
- Radley7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oxford Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Oxford Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20AH · Data under Open Government Licence