OX2 0JS is a sought-after residential area on North Hinksey Lane, 0.3km from Botley in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell 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 administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 0JS are sourced from Output Area E00146391 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH HINKSEY LANE, OX2 0JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH HINKSEY LANE, OX2 0JS.
454
35
£ 65,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 0JS 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 0JS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% 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 0JS. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 0JS has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Botley School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
Matthew Arnold School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Seacourt Bridge0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Botley Luncheon Club0.3 km
- LOOMSBURY UK LIMITED0.2 km
- Costa Ltd0.1 km
- Dosa Park0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Green Bamboo0.8 km
- Aryzay0.3 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- McDonalds0.0 km
- Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- 24/7 Alcohol Delivery also t/a OxfordAlcoholDelivery, Sip Up0.1 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.5 km
- Hedges Butchers0.3 km
- McColl's0.3 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford1.6 km
- Oxford Parkway5.9 km
- Radley8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Minns Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Minns Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Westminster Way0.2 km
- Westminster Way0.2 km
- Elms Parade Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX20JS · Data under Open Government Licence