Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

HELEN ROAD, OX2 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELEN ROAD, OX2 0DF.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 71,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX2 0DF 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

OX2 0DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £648k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £648k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX2 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Helen Road, 0.3km from New Botley 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £648k, up 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00145458 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0DF. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 610,000

11 sales · Mean £ 595,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX2 0DF has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils0.3 km
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North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils1.0 km
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Botley School

Inadequate326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Jericho Tavern1.0 km
  • The Punter0.5 km
  • Kiss0.9 km
  • The Bridge0.8 km
  • The Harcourt Arms1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Lulas Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine0.7 km
  • Spring Green0.6 km
  • The Jam Factory0.7 km
  • The Menu Guru Ltd At Cherwell College0.6 km
  • The Fish Market Osney Food Shed0.6 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Green Bamboo0.3 km
  • RG0.6 km
  • Dosa Park0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.1 km
  • CurryDor0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Westgate Hotel0.5 km
  • The Royal Oxford Hotel0.8 km
  • YHA Oxford0.5 km
  • The Osney Arms0.1 km
  • The River Hotel0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lung Wah Chong Supermarket0.8 km
  • Uni Food And Wine0.7 km
  • WH Smith0.6 km
  • Country Grains0.1 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford0.6 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.7 km
  • Radley8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Binsey Lane0.2 km
  • Binsey Lane0.2 km
  • Osney Island0.3 km
  • Osney Island0.3 km
  • Osney Island0.3 km