OX2 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on West Street, 0.1km from Osney in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £641k, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00145442 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, OX2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, OX2 0BQ.
278
41
£ 71,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX2 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£641k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £641k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0BQ. The average age is 41.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 505,000
2 sales · Mean £ 505,000
Terraced
£ 625,000
24 sales · Mean £ 609,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX2 0BQ is moderate at 51 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
West Oxford Community Primary School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- T2 Tea0.9 km
- Ali's Jericho Store0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.9 km
- Oxford Castle Unlocked (Gift Shop)0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Four Candles0.9 km
- Atik0.6 km
- The Swan And Castle0.9 km
- West Oxford Bowls Club0.2 km
- West Oxford Democrats Club Ltd0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 18550.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- Junkyard Golf Club0.9 km
- Le Pain Quotidien0.9 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kebab King1.0 km
- Goodness 2 U0.5 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- CurryDor0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Eurobar0.9 km
- The River Hotel0.3 km
- Ali Inn1.0 km
- Courtyard By Marriott Oxford City Centre0.8 km
- The Osney Arms0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.4 km
- Oxford Parkway5.9 km
- Radley7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Osney Island0.2 km
- Osney Island0.2 km
- Osney Island0.2 km
- The Kings Centre0.4 km
- The Kings Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence