OX2 0ES is a safe, established residential area on Osney Mead, 0.3km from 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00145437 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSNEY MEAD, OX2 0ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSNEY MEAD, OX2 0ES.
289
38
£ 71,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0ES 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.
Area Character
OX2 0ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 0ES. The average age is 38.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 0ES has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Grandpont Nursery School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- RG0.6 km
- Goodness 2 U0.7 km
- West Cornwall Pasty Company0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- CurryDor0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Castle News1.0 km
- The Oxford Shop1.0 km
- T2 Tea0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars0.8 km
- Oxford Castle Unlocked (Gift Shop)0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Westgate Hotel0.5 km
- Eurobar1.0 km
- The River Hotel0.5 km
- Courtyard By Marriott Oxford City Centre0.8 km
- The Osney Arms0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Kiss0.7 km
- The Bridge0.8 km
- The Holly Bush0.3 km
- The One Restaurant And Bar0.5 km
- The Oxford Retreat0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Benito's Hat0.9 km
- Itsu0.9 km
- The Jam Factory0.6 km
- The Menu Guru Ltd At Cherwell College0.4 km
- 18550.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.7 km
- Oxford Parkway6.2 km
- Radley7.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Kings Centre0.1 km
- The Kings Centre0.1 km
- Osney Island0.5 km
- Osney Island0.5 km
- Osney Island0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20ES · Data under Open Government Licence