OX2 9LZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Botley in Oxford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Botley & Sunningwell ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX2 9LZ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00146390 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 9LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 9LZ.
245
51
£ 65,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 9LZ 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
With 39% social renting, OX2 9LZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 9LZ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 9LZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Botley School
Matthew Arnold School
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Yasmin Store1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Hedges Butchers0.1 km
- McColl's0.1 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Dosa Park0.1 km
- Botley Luncheon Club0.1 km
- LOOMSBURY UK LIMITED0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Aryzay0.1 km
- Jamona1.0 km
- Harrisons Fish & Chip Co.0.1 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Lucky House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Seacourt Bridge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford2.0 km
- Oxford Parkway6.1 km
- Radley8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Elms Parade Shops0.0 km
- Elms Parade Shops0.1 km
- Westminster Way0.2 km
- Westminster Way0.2 km
- St Pauls Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX29LZ · Data under Open Government Licence