Postcode Analysis Oxford, South East

PRESTWICH PLACE, OX2 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTWICH PLACE, OX2 0ED.

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Population

566

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 71,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX2 0ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OX2 0ED has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.

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

OX2 0ED is a mixed residential area on Prestwich Place, 0.3km from Botley, New in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Osney & St Thomas ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OX2 0ED is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Oxford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, up 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00145452 (shared with 20 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 0ED. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.1%
Asian / British Asian42.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 390,000

10 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,668

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

Crime around OX2 0ED is moderate at 60 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.

Shoplifting44
Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour15
Bicycle theft10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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West Oxford Community Primary School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Botley School

Inadequate326 pupils1.2 km
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Good172 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Punter0.7 km
  • The Holly Bush0.6 km
  • The One Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
  • The Porterhouse Grill And Rooms0.8 km
  • West Oxford Bowls Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Lulas Ethiopian And Eritrean Cuisine0.9 km
  • Spring Green0.8 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • The Jam Factory1.0 km
  • The Menu Guru Ltd At Cherwell College0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Green Bamboo0.1 km
  • RG0.8 km
  • Dosa Park1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Westgate Hotel0.7 km
  • YHA Oxford0.7 km
  • The Osney Arms0.3 km
  • The River Hotel0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Uni Food And Wine1.0 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • 24/7 Alcohol Delivery also t/a OxfordAlcoholDelivery, Sip Up0.9 km
  • Country Grains0.3 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford0.8 km
  • Oxford Parkway5.7 km
  • Radley8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lamarsh Road0.1 km
  • Binsey Lane0.1 km
  • Binsey Lane0.2 km
  • Lamarsh Road0.2 km
  • Seacourt Park & Ride0.4 km